Traci Abbott

Traci Abbott is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Media Studies at Bentley University, specializing in cultural representations of gender and sexuality in American literature and popular culture.

• M.A., New York University
• Ph.D., University of Maryland-College Park
• B.A., Smith College

Her research focuses on Gender Studies, Queer Studies, and Transgender Literature, examining narratives in 20th and 21st-century novels, television, and film. Recent publications include the book The History of Trans Representation in American Television and Film Genres (Palgrave, 2022) and articles in International Journal of Communication and Women's Studies.

Traci's Google Scholar articles highlight her expertise in transgender media representation, with a focus on historical analysis (1960s–2010s), gender fluidity in Gen Z television, and documentary case studies like Southern Comfort. Her work consistently critiques harmful characterizations impacting trans civil rights.

She actively contributes to academic discourse through service and professional memberships, though specific details are not provided in this profile.