Tristan Bridges

Tristan Bridges is a Professor and Vice Chair in the Sociology Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on the sociology of masculinities, gender, sexualities, and family dynamics, with an emphasis on how gender identities intersect with power and inequality. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.

Key projects include a book on 'hybrid masculinities,' research on mass shootings, and collaborative work on men’s advertising. He co-edits Men and Masculinities journal and co-authored Sociology NOW. His work bridges academic and public sociology, frequently engaging with media and non-academic audiences.

Research interests include the fluidity of gender identities, accountability in social interactions, and the transformation of masculinity in contemporary society. He has contributed to debates on gender inequality through qualitative and multi-method approaches, examining groups ranging from pro-feminist activists to fathers’ rights organizations.