Jennifer Strangfeld
Visiting Lecturer
I am a native of California, though I spent about 13 years in Oregon. I have a family that includes several kids that I cart around on my various adventures. I share with them my love of sociology, even when they beg me not to. I love to hike and ride my bike and generally just be outside, unless it’s over 90 degrees or less than 30 degrees, in which case I just like to drink good quality wine and complain about the weather. I also appreciate a really good dark chocolate, preferably one that is fair trade. I have two dogs that are not very smart but are charming nonetheless and a cat that does not seem to appreciate my humor. I love to bake and go the farmers market and consider myself an adventurer when it comes to trying new foods. I love teaching sociology because I love empowering people with knowledge and passion.
Education:
- Ph.D Sociology, University of Oregon, December 2006
- M.A. Sociology, University of Oregon, June 2000
- B.A. Women's Studies and Psychology, Unversity of Cailfornia, Santa Barbara, June 1995
Research Interests:
- Race/Class/Gender/Sexual Inequalities
- Environmental Sociology
- Political Sociology
- Political Economy
- Macro Sociology
Courses Taught:
- SOCL 1010 Introduction to Sociology
- SOCL 2240 Social Problems
- SOCL 3030 Research Methods
- SOCL 3100 Social Inequalities
- SOCL 3600 Gender and power
- SOCL 4030 Research analysis
Professional Memberships:
- Pacific Sociological Association
- American Sociology Association
- California Faculty Association