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Amanda K. Cox is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. She is based in the Bentley Annex and teaches a wide range of courses in sociology and criminology, including SOC 1000, SOC 3600, SOC 3660, and SOC 4950: The Death Penalty in the United States.
Her research focuses on critical issues in criminal justice, particularly the death penalty, racial and socioeconomic disparities in punishment, and ethical dimensions of law and justice. Her work bridges theory and social justice, emphasizing systemic inequities and moral dimensions of criminal punishment.
The recent publications of Dr. Cox reveal a strong thematic trend centered on capital punishment, with intersecting analyses of race, class, and gender. Her scholarship contributes to criminological theory and public understanding of justice disparities, often exploring how identity and ideology shape punitive attitudes and practices.
- Gendered Death: An Exploration of the Relationship Between Femininity and the Death Penalty (2020)
- Death Penalty and the Poor (2018)
- Racism and white death penalty support: A test of the racist punitive bias hypothesis (2016)
- Student death penalty attitudes: Does new information matter? (2013)
Dr. Cox is actively engaged in teaching and curriculum development, particularly within learning communities and upper-level seminars. While specific grant funding is not listed, her scholarly output suggests sustained research engagement. She advises students through her courses and mentorship, contributing to the academic and ethical development of future sociologists and criminologists.
She is affiliated with the Center for Law, Justice & Culture at Ohio University, an interdisciplinary hub that supports research and programming on justice, law, and societal transformation. This center enhances collaborative scholarship and community engagement in her field.
