Hello! Welcome to my website.

I am an associate professor of sociology at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. I started here in 2004. Before that, I was an assistant professor at Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. And before that, I was a graduate student at New York University.

I teach Introduction to Sociology, as well as the sociology of sexualities, social inequality, and gender. Some other classes I have taught include research methods, the sociology of youth and youth cultures, and sociology of families.

I do research on sexualities and social movements. My book, How the Religious Right Shaped Lesbian and Gay Activism, explores the history of contentious politics around lesbian and gay rights in the United States and examines the dynamics of opposing movements. In other work, co-authored with Robert Andersen, I examine the role of social forces in changing attitudes toward homosexuality. I have active research projects on Gay-Straight Alliance student groups in high schools, and on same-sex marriage in Ontario, Canada, with Adam Green and Barry D. Adam. Check out my curriculum vitae for more details.

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	How the Religious Right Shaped Lesbian and Gay Activism Tina Fetner (2008)
	Soundbitten: The Perils of Media-Centered Political Activism Sarah Sobieraj (2011)
	Risky Lessons: Sex Education and Social Inequality Jessica Fields (2008)
	No Turning Back: The History of Feminism and the Future of Women Estelle Freedman (2002)
	Knocking on the Door: The Federal Government's Attempt to Desegregate the Suburbs Chris Bonastia (2006)
	Progress for the Poor Lane Kenworthy (2011)