Kim Dankoor

Kim Dankoor is a PhD Candidate and Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Social Science at Utrecht University, with additional faculty roles at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam University of the Arts, and Erasmus University. Her research focuses on the cultural impact of rap music on gender identities, body ideals, and youth behavior, grounded in theories like Social Comparison and Self-Discrepancy. She also explores cultural gatekeeping roles of strip club dancers in US Southern rap.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Media & Entertainment Management), Haarlem Business School (2001-2005)
• Master’s (Media & Culture), Erasmus University (2007-2009)

Research & Media: Kim’s work bridges academia and public engagement, with frequent media appearances on Dutch TV/radio discussing Hip Hop, feminism, and rap’s societal role. She has lectured internationally, including at US institutions like Georgia State University and Atlanta’s Clark Atlanta University.