Xuemei Cao

Xuemei Cao

  • Assistant Professor Sociology, Sociology
  • M.A. Sociology, Sun Yat-sen University
  • Ph.D. Sociology University at Albany, SUNY
  • B.A. Journalism, Sun Yat-sen University

Teaching Interests

SO132 Issues and Investigations in Sociology
SO252 Health, Illness, and Everyday Life

Research Interests

Immigration; Health; Aging and Life Course; Racial and Ethnic Minorities; Family; Sex and Gender; Asia and Asian American Studies; Social Networks; Qualitative Research Methods.

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Journal Articles

  • Sun, K. C., Cao, X. (2022). Intimacies Compared: The Emotional Responses of Family Caregivers to Internal and International Migration. American Behavioral Scientist, (66) 14 1846–1862.
  • Cao, X. (2021). Intergenerational Relations of Older Immigrants in the United States. Sociology Compass, (15) 8 e12908.
  • Cao, X., Sun, K. C. (2021). Seeking Transnational Social Protection During a Global Pandemic: The Case of Chinese Immigrants in the United States. Social Science & Medicine, (287) 114378.
  • Torres, S., Cao, X. (2019). Improving Care for Elders Who Prefer Informal Spaces to Age-Separated Institutions and Health Care Settings. Innovation in Aging, (3) 3 igz019.

    • Book Chapters

  • Chung, A., Cao, X. Emotional Kinscripting: Managing Gender, Emotions, and Kinship among Children of Korean and Chinese Immigrant Families The Daughters of Immigrants: A Multidisciplinary Study.

    • Digital and Electronic Media, Social Media, Blogs, Podcasts

  • Torres, S., Cao, X. 2020. "Opinion | Coronavirus on College Campuses: Fight Fear and Racism Along with the Outbreak"
  • Stacy, T., Cao, X. 2018. "Opinion | The Immigrant Grandparents America Needs."

    • Presentations

  • Cao, X. (2025). “More Than Culture: How Older Chinese Immigrants Claim Moral Entitlement to Children’s Support” Presented at the Duke-NUS Medical School, Centre for Ageing Research and Education CARE Experts Programme Webinar
  • Cao, X. (2025). “Ethnic Performers vs. Casino Customers: How Do Older Chinese Immigrants Mobilize Social Support Through Organizational Involvement” Presented at the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting Chicago
  • Smith, C., Rawls, A. W., Everett, D., Cao, X., Mohammadpour, A., Carney, N. (2024). “Making Taken For Granted Racism Visible” Presented at the Bentley University MLK A day of Social Justice, Celebration, Listening, and Learning Waltham, MA
  • Cao, X. (2024). “Cumulative Dis/Advantage and Older Immigrants’ Unequal Mobilization of Filial Care” Presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting Seattle
  • Cao, X. (2024). “Assigning (un)Deservingness: How Do Aging Services Shape Older Immigrants’ Access to Formal Support” Presented at the American Sociological Association Annual Meeting Montreal
  • Cao, X., Sun, K. C. (2021). “Seeking Transnational Social Protection during a Global Pandemic”

    • Reviews

  • Cao, X., Torres, S. (2018). Gray Divorce: What We Lose and Gain from Mid-Life Splits. , (32) 6 927-929.

    • Service

    Service: Professional

  • Conference/Workshop Organizer for Eastern Sociological Society, Transnational Asian/America Mini-conference - Present
  • Officer, Other Officer for Association for Asian American Studies Social Science Caucus - Present

    • Service: University

  • Committee Member for Curriculum Policy Committee - Present
  • Committee Member for Dean of Arts and Sciences Search Committee 12/1/24 - 5/31/25