Kari Frederickson

Kari Frederickson is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Alabama. She specializes in Southern History, U.S. political history since 1865, and African American history. Her research explores post-Civil War Southern political dynamics, Cold War militarization, and gendered activism. Currently on sabbatical, she earned her PhD from Rutgers University in 1996.

Education

• PhD, Rutgers University, 1996

Research Interests

Dr. Frederickson’s work focuses on the political and social transformation of the American South, including analyses of political families, Cold War-era militarization, and women’s activism. She has written extensively on the Dixiecrat movement, the end of the Solid South, and regional political identities. Her approach integrates archival research with interdisciplinary perspectives on race, gender, and power.

Publications Overview

Her publications trace themes from elite political dynasties to grassroots movements, reflecting a commitment to understanding how Southern history intersects with national narratives. Recent work emphasizes 20th-century political realignments and their legacy.

Teaching

She teaches courses on Southern history since 1865, Alabama history, and the Civil Rights Movement. Her graduate seminars address advanced methodologies in Southern historiography.