Sociology provides an excellent framework through which to address questions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our research and teaching. As a researcher whose work is centered around social identity—in particular, gender—I am mindful of the diverse and complex lived experiences within any social category and am critically reflective of how my own social identities shape my relationship to my research. Moving forward, I aim to apply an intersectional lens in my work to develop a more nuanced understanding of diversity and the interconnectedness of social identities and experiences.
As an educator, I aim to spark both curiosity and skepticism in my students, pushing them to re-think the social "truths" they take for granted. By shedding light on the complexity of social phenomena and the importance of social context in shaping all of our life paths, I hope to help my students commit to creating better, more equitable environments in and outside of my classroom.
My approach is informed by inclusive teaching training and bystander training I have taken part in, as well as several phenomenal resources on inclusive research and teaching, many of which I share below.
Resources on Inclusive Research and Teaching
Books
Hogan, Kelly A. and Sathy, Viji. 2022. Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom. West Virginia University Press.
Forthcoming 2026. Sage Research Methods—Inclusive Research Methodologies. Sage Publishing.
Articles
Aguillon, Stepfanie M., Gregor-Fausto Siegmund, Renee H. Petipas, Abby Grace Drake, Sehoya Cotner, and Cissy J. Ballen. 2020. “Gender Differences in Student Participation in an Active-Learning Classroom.” CBE—Life Sciences Education.
Brunsma, David L., Eric S. Brown, and Peggy Placier. 2013. “Teaching Race at Historically White Colleges and Universities: Identifying and Dismantling the Walls of Whiteness.” Critical Sociology.
Burlew, A. Kathleen, Bridgette J. Peteet, Caravella McCuistian, and Brittany D. Miller-Roenigk. 2019. "Best practices for researching diverse groups." American Journal of Orthopsychiatry.
Collier, Peter, and David Morgan. 2008. “Is That Paper Really Due Today? Differences in First-Generation and Traditional College Students’ Understanding of Faculty Expectations.” Higher Education.
Gillis, Alanna. 2019. “Reconceptualizing Participation Grading as Skill Building.” Teaching Sociology.
Messner, Michael A. 2000. “White Guy Habitus in the Classroom: Challenging the Reproduction of Privilege.” Men and Masculinities.
Sweat, Jeffrey, Glenda Jones, Suejung Han, and Susan Wolfgram. 2013. “How Does High Impact Practice Predict Student Engagement? A Comparison of White and Minority Students.” International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Waymer, Damion, Kenon A. Brown, and Joshua Jackson 2023. "Researcher Responsibility to Diversity and Inclusion in Public Relations and Social Scientific Research: A Call for More Inclusive Research and Researcher Participation." Journal of Public Relations Research.
Podcasts
Inclusive Educators Podcast. Center for Teaching and Learning at University of Colorado Boulder.
Inclusive Education Project Podcast. Vickie Brett and Amanda Selogie.