Amanda Stewart

Amanda Stewart is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2019), an MA in Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Studies from the University of Manchester (UK), and a BA in German from Luther College. Her research focuses on the experiences of queer and trans* women in rural U.S. communities, exploring strategies for negotiating place-based challenges. She has over 15 years of experience in higher education, spanning administrative roles, academic advising, and teaching courses on gender, sexualities, and families.

Education:

• PhD in Sociology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2019
• MA in Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Studies, University of Manchester, UK
• BA in German, Luther College

Research interests emphasize intersectional gender studies, rural queer communities, and sociological analysis of identity negotiation. Her work bridges theory and practice, often employing qualitative methods like in-depth interviews.

Teaching focuses on gender studies, sexualities, and family dynamics. Office hours are held Thursdays 12:00pm-1:30pm via Zoom, or by appointment.