Angela Thompson

Angela Thompson, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Her work integrates sociological theory with cultural analysis, focusing on consumer practices and social institutions.

• Ph.D., Sociology, Brandeis University
• MA, Sociology and Women's Studies, Brandeis University
• BA, English and Sociology, Wellesley College

Dr. Thompson specializes in general sociology, with specific interests in the sociology of food, marriage and family dynamics, and social weddings. Her teaching portfolio spans foundational courses like Introduction to Sociology and Classical Theory to niche topics such as the Sociology of Witchcraft and Midwifery. Her courses often blend theoretical frameworks with applied research methods.

Her publications reflect interdisciplinary engagement with consumer culture and cultural practices. Key works include analyses of the wedding industry, food sociology, and symbolic representations in social rituals. These explore intersections of identity, commercialization, and societal norms.