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Charlotte Kunkel is a Professor of Sociology and Department Head of Identity Studies at Luther College since 1995. She specializes in gender studies, stratification, and visual sociology, teaching courses such as Sociology of Gender, Constructs of Race, and Visual Sociology. Her research explores intersections of immigration, race, and gender stratification, with notable projects like The Stories webpage. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Colorado-Boulder (1995) and a B.A. from St. Cloud State University (1988).
Professor Kunkel’s work emphasizes community anti-bias education, diversity advocacy, and eliminating domestic violence. Her courses—including January Term’s visual sociology project—highlight innovative pedagogical approaches. Key research themes include gendered heteronormativity, feminist embodiment, and visual methodologies. Her publications span sociological critiques of class inequality, classroom advocacy, and intersections of globalization with gender dynamics.
Her scholarly contributions bridge theoretical rigor and practical engagement, reflecting a commitment to social justice and transformative education.
