PhD Candidate Eduardo Cornelius Recieves American Society of Criminology Division of White-Collar and Corporate Crime’s Student Paper Award

November 12, 2024 by Brigitte Coetzee

The Department of Sociology is proud to announce that Eduardo Cornelius has been awarded the American Society of Criminology (ASC) Division of White-Collar and Corporate Crime’s (DWCC) Student Paper Award.

Cornelius received this honor for his paper titled, "Discursive Mismatch and Globalization by Stealth: The Fight Against Corruption in the Brazilian Legal Field" in which he explores the complexities of anti-corruption discourse in Brazil, focusing on the contentious debates surrounding a significant 2016 anti-corruption bill. Under the expert supervision of Professors Ron Levi and Sida Liu, with additional insights from Kristin Plys, his research employs a discursive field analysis to dissect the arguments presented by both supporters and critics of the legislation.

Cornelius highlights how these debates have led to what he describes as a “discursive mismatch,” which has facilitated the subtle "globalization by stealth" of international legal ideas within the Brazilian context. His findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how legal discourse shapes policy and governance, particularly in the fight against corruption.

The ASC DWCC Student Paper Award is a prestigious recognition given to outstanding student research in the field of white-collar and corporate crime. This achievement places Eduardo among a select group of scholars making significant contributions to this important area of study.

For those interested in reading more, the full paper can be accessed HERE.