I am a sociologist who studies gender theory and other topics related to gender and sexual orientation. My research began with a project that examined a popular sociological theory, doing gender, using a transgender lens. An article out of this work, Beards, Breasts, and Bodies: Doing Sex in a Gendered World, won the Distinguished Article in Sex and Gender award from the American Sociological Association. I have continued thinking about the meaning(s) and social construction of gender, including the influence of our social positions. If you are interested, take a look at the book chapter about mothering as a guy mom on the publications page. Other studies examine the experiences of masculine females (however they might identify) in the workplace and LGB academics. My most recent project examined inequity in access to insurance coverage for gender affirming surgeries. All articles are under the Publications tab.

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I have also studied racial/ethnic wage inequality among women in the United States. The U.S. has experienced significant growth in wage inequality over the past forty-five years. As we can see, the rich get richer and the well-being of the poor continues to decline. I have a couple of projects related to the growth in inequality on the back burner. See the publication page for articles regarding racial wage inequality among women.

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Thanks for your interest in my work. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.