Yuxin Jin's research explores gender inequality and women's empowerment, particularly through the lens of microfinance and employment, examining how financial inclusion contributes to women's advancement on both individual and societal levels. Yuxin is also interested in globalization, using cross-cultural comparisons between East Asia and the U.S. to study how cultural dynamics influence gender roles, work, and empowerment initiatives.
Yuxin Jin is a M.A/Ph.D. student in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Yuxin received a BA in Communication from UCSB and has since gained experience as a research assistant for the Santa Barbara Women’s Fund and as an intern at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. Yuxin’s research explores gender inequality and women’s empowerment, particularly through microfinance and employment, examining how financial inclusion contributes to women’s advancement. Yuxin is also interested in globalization, conducting cross-cultural comparisons between East Asia and the U.S. to investigate how cultural nuances shape responses to global trends. Additionally, Yuxin's work examines the social impact of legislation, with a particular focus on how laws influence societal norms, gender dynamics, and empowerment initiatives, as well as the effects of emerging communication technologies like AI on legal regulation.
B.A (2023), University of California, Santa Barbara, Communication