Sara Angevine

Sara Angevine is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Whittier College's Department of Political Science. Her research focuses on gender, identity, and representation in U.S. politics, particularly examining how gender influences democratic representation and shapes foreign policy agendas. She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and an M.A. in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. Before joining Whittier, she taught at Brooklyn College, Rutgers University, and Barnard College. Her work bridges American politics, international relations, and gender studies, with notable contributions to feminist foreign policy analysis and the role of identity in legislative decision-making.

Education:

• Ph.D., Political Science, Rutgers University
• M.A., Women’s and Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape
• B.A., Hamline University

Research interests include the intersection of gender and policy-making, women’s representation in Congress, and the global dimensions of feminist foreign policy. Her recent work critiques the boundaries of women’s rights advocacy in U.S. foreign policy and explores how identity shapes political engagement. She teaches courses on American government, political methodology, and women’s leadership, emphasizing critical analysis of power structures and representation.

Her scholarship highlights trends in gendered policy frameworks, the evolution of feminist approaches to foreign policy, and the impact of identity politics on domestic and international governance. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive publications demonstrate impactful contributions to gender studies and political science.