Ahoo Tabatabai

Dr. Ahoo Tabatabai is a Professor of Sociology at Columbia College, affiliated with the School of Arts & Sciences. She holds a PhD in Sociology and an MA in Women’s Studies from the University of Cincinnati, where she also earned her BA.

• Neoliberalism and Identity Construction
• Queer Mothering and Family Dynamics
• Disability Studies and Social Policy
• Drag Culture and Gender Performance
• Sexual Authenticity in Heterosexual/Non-straight Relationships
• Adolescent Development in Conflict Zones

Her recent publications analyze how neoliberal ideologies shape migration, parenting, and cultural representations. She has contributed to journals like Disability & Society and Narrative Inquiry, as well as edited volumes on feminism and drag culture.