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Erin Pryor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Belmont University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Akron-Kent State University Joint Ph.D. Program and specializes in racial inequality.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A. in Sociology, University of Toledo
- M.A. in Sociology, University of Toledo
- Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Akron-Kent State University (Specialization: Racial Inequality)
Dr. Pryor's research focuses on the contemporary experiences of Black Americans and the social construction of race, particularly within Black-White interracial couples and familial relationships. Her work contributes to broader understandings of systemic racial inequality and intimacy in racially mixed families. She is deeply committed to expanding sociological knowledge in the field of race and ethnicity.
Her teaching interests include race and ethnicity, social inequality, familial relationships, and intimacy. She is actively involved in Belmont University’s General Education program, where she teaches First Year Seminar and Junior Cornerstone courses, integrating critical thinking and social justice perspectives into foundational curricula.
While no scientific awards have been mentioned in the provided text, her scholarly contributions are aligned with pressing sociological issues around race and identity.
Dr. Pryor advises students in sociology and likely mentors those engaged in research on race, inequality, and family dynamics. There is no mention of external grants in the text, but her research agenda suggests potential for future funded projects in social justice and racial studies.
She is associated with academic teams involved in General Education and interdisciplinary teaching initiatives at Belmont University, contributing to curriculum development and pedagogical innovation in social sciences.
