About
Markella B. Rutherford is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Wellesley College. Her research focuses on childhood, family dynamics, and social inequality in neoliberal contexts. She examines how privatization and state policies shape parenting choices and contribute to social stratification.
Education:
- B.A., Mississippi College
- M.A., University of Memphis
- Ph.D., University of Virginia
Research Interests:
- Parenting conflicts with state agencies over risk assessments
- Racial and class anxieties in educational attainment
- Global inclusivity in pedagogical canons
- Autonomy concepts in American culture
Teaching: Courses on sociological theory, social inequality, childhood, and popular culture emphasize analytical thinking and theory-empirical inquiry connections.
Labs/Teams: Collaborations include projects with Smitha Radhakrishnan (education anxieties) and Peggy Levitt (global curriculum inclusivity).
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