Evan Cooper

Evan Cooper serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Farmingdale State College, holding a standard 10-month academic appointment. His position anchors him within the social sciences division of the institution, where he contributes to undergraduate education through teaching and scholarly engagement.

Dr. Cooper's research spans core social science disciplines with emphasis on structural and cultural analyses. His interests include:

• Sociology (examining societal institutions and group dynamics)
• Anthropology (studying human cultures and evolutionary patterns)
• Social Theory (interpreting frameworks like Marxism and structural functionalism)
• Cultural Anthropology (analyzing symbolic systems and rituals)
• Social Inequality (investigating class, race, and gender hierarchies)
• Urban Studies (researching metropolitan development and community organization)

His academic work focuses on decoding complex social phenomena through empirical and theoretical lenses, preparing students to critically engage with contemporary societal challenges. The department provides foundational social science education within Farmingdale State College's applied learning framework, emphasizing real-world relevance in coursework and research.