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Carrie N. Baker is the Sylvia Dlugasch Bauman Professor of American Studies and Chair of the Program for the Study of Women and Gender at Smith College. Her work focuses on reproductive rights, gender policy, and feminist activism. She holds a J.D. and Ph.D. from Emory University, alongside degrees from Yale. Baker’s research examines the intersection of law, policy, and social movements, with notable contributions on sexual harassment, sex trafficking, and medication abortion access.
Education:
- Ph.D., J.D., M.A., Emory University
- B.A. in Philosophy, Yale University
Research Interests: Baker’s interdisciplinary work bridges legal history, public policy, and feminist theory. Key areas include:
- Reproductive justice and abortion access
- Sexual harassment law and activism
- Intersectional analysis of sex trafficking discourses
- Public engagement of feminist scholars
Recent Contributions: Recent scholarship includes Abortion Pills: U.S. History and Politics (2024) and articles on telemedicine abortion, anti-abortion policy during the pandemic, and racialized narratives in sex trafficking debates. She regularly contributes to Ms. Magazine and hosts the radio show Feminist Futures on WHMP 101.5 FM.
Awards: Recipient of the National Women’s Studies Association’s 2008 Sara A. Whaley Book Prize for The Women’s Movement Against Sexual Harassment.
Advocacy & Media: Baker is a vocal advocate for reproductive justice, serving on the Scholars Strategy Network and contributing to policy initiatives like the Five College Certificate in Reproductive Health. Her public writing critiques anti-abortion policies and amplifies feminist perspectives in media and law.
