Angela Stroud

Angela Stroud is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Social Justice at Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin. Her research focuses on the sociological implications of gun ownership, masculinity, and social inequality. She is particularly known for her work on concealed carry licensing, mass shootings, and the cultural narratives surrounding gun violence. Stroud’s book, Good Guys with Guns: The Appeal and Consequences of Concealed Carry, examines how definitions of gun violence shape public perception and policy debates, published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2021.

Her research interests include hegemonic masculinity, racialized surveillance, and the intersection of social justice with issues like climate change and global conflicts. Stroud has contributed to Items magazine, advocating for interdisciplinary clarity in studying gun violence to avoid overestimation of its frequency.

Her articles analyze topics ranging from apocalyptic masculinity in off-grid consumerism to the racial dynamics of neighborhood surveillance. She has been featured in BBC podcasts and radio interviews discussing the societal impacts of a publicly armed citizenry and the psychological motivations behind gun carrying.

Stroud was selected to deliver the final lecture of the 2024–25 academic year at Northland College, addressing urgent societal challenges. She has no listed scientific awards, and her advising record is not specified in the provided texts.