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Amy L. Stone is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Trinity University, with additional affiliation in the Women's and Gender Studies program. She is an accomplished scholar whose research focuses on LGBTQ communities, particularly examining issues of belonging, marginalization, and resilience in urban settings across the American South and Southwest. Her work combines qualitative methods with theoretical insights from sociology, gender studies, and social movement theory.
Dr. Stone received her academic training at prestigious institutions:
- Ph.D. from the University of Michigan
- B.A. from Amherst College
Her research centers on belonging and marginalization within LGBTQ communities in the United States, with particular focus on urban environments. She examines how cultural citizenship operates through public festivals and events, investigating the "recognition gap" that marginalized groups face. Her work with the interdisciplinary Strengthening Colors of Pride team explores the social determinants of health and resilience factors within San Antonio's LGBTQ community, combining community-based participatory research with academic scholarship. Dr. Stone's approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical community engagement.
Analysis of Dr. Stone's publications reveals consistent focus on LGBTQ rights, social movements, and the intersection of gender, sexuality, and urban space. Her work demonstrates a progression from examining ballot measure campaigns to more nuanced studies of transgender inclusion and the spatial dimensions of LGBTQ life. A notable trend is her increasing focus on resilience and health disparities within LGBTQ communities, reflecting broader scholarly shifts toward understanding positive outcomes alongside structural challenges. Her research consistently highlights the importance of geographic context, particularly the understudied LGBTQ experiences in southern and rural America.
Dr. Stone has received significant recognition for her work and teaching:
- Danny J. Anderson Faculty Prize (2023)
- Recipient of a research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- Recipient of an NSF grant to study LGBTQ+ youth housing instability
Dr. Stone actively mentors students in research, with multiple instances of student-faculty collaborative projects documented. She serves as deputy editor of Gender & Society, a top-ranked gender studies journal, demonstrating her leadership in the field. Her research has been supported by competitive grants including a three-year training and research grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for the Strengthening Colors of Pride project, which has collected 900 surveys and 82 interviews in San Antonio's LGBTQ community.
Dr. Stone co-leads the interdisciplinary research team "Strengthening Colors of Pride" with Dr. Phillip Schnarrs of Dell Medical School and Mr. Robert Salcido of The Pride Center San Antonio. This community-based participatory research project examines multiple levels of resources—personal, interpersonal, community, and city resources—that contribute to resilience in San Antonio's LGBTQ community. Her work with THRIVE youth shelter as a board member further demonstrates her commitment to community engagement beyond traditional academic boundaries.
