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Ella Myers is a Professor of Political Science and Gender Studies at the University of Utah, where she also chairs the Division of Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies. Her work bridges democratic theory, feminist political thought, and critical race theory, with a focus on collective resistance and racial capitalism. She has authored two major books: Worldly Ethics: Democratic Politics and Care for the World (Duke University Press, 2013) and The Gratifications of Whiteness: W.E.B. Du Bois and the Enduring Rewards of Antiblackness (Oxford University Press, 2022).
- Education: BA in Politics from UC Santa Cruz, PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University
- Research: Investigates the ethos of democratic action, W.E.B. Du Bois on whiteness, and post-Roe abortion rights strategies via Jane collective studies
- Teaching: Award-winning instructor of courses like Feminist Political Theory and Black Political Thought
Article Trends: Her scholarly output emphasizes intersections of democratic theory, critical race analysis, and political philosophy, with recurring sub-fields in racial capitalism, ethical frameworks, and historical materialism.
Scientific Awards:
- Superior Teaching Award (2020, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- University Research Committee Faculty Fellow (2013)
- Nominee, Distinguished Teaching Award (2020, University of Utah)
Leadership Roles: Serves on editorial boards for the American Political Science Association and Association for Political Theory, contributing to academic governance and scholarship development.
