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Abigail Moore is an Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice and Sociology at Randolph College, where she joined the faculty in Fall 2024 to help establish the College's new Criminology/Criminal Justice major program.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Virginia
- MA in Sociology, University of Virginia
- BA in English and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Yale University
Dr. Moore is a cultural theorist whose research focuses on power dynamics, language, and violence within legal systems. She examines how societal constructs of crime, deviance, and social problems evolve over time and how these classifications reflect and reinforce power structures. Her work bridges sociology and criminology with particular attention to race, gender, and legal discourse.
Her teaching approach emphasizes critical analysis of how phenomena become categorized as criminal or deviant, encouraging students to question who defines these categories and with what consequences. She incorporates contemporary media and news sources to develop students' analytical skills across various information formats.
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice and Sociology, Randolph College (2024-present)
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, Wake Forest University (prior to Randolph)
Outside her academic work, Dr. Moore is an avid outdoors enthusiast who enjoys running, biking, camping, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and birdwatching. She also engages in creative reuse projects and sewing.
