Maureen Fielding

Maureen Fielding serves as an Associate Professor at Penn State Brandywine, within the Department of English and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Her work bridges literary scholarship and interdisciplinary gender studies, focusing on post-colonial contexts and socio-political themes.

While her educational background isn't explicitly detailed in the provided text, her dual appointment underscores expertise in English literature and intersectional gender studies. Her research explores how trauma manifests in literary works, particularly through the lenses of post-colonial women’s experiences and Cold War narratives, while also examining historical injustices like Japanese military sexual slavery.

Research Highlights:

• Trauma's impact on literary expression
• Post-colonial women’s literature (e.g., Bessie Head, Anita Desai, Le Ly Hayslip)
• Cold War literary themes
• Gender-based violence and human rights in historical contexts
• Creative writing methodologies

No scientific awards, grants, or student advisees are listed in the provided materials. Contact: mdf6@psu.edu | (610) 892-1439