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Jennifer Pearson is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Sociology at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses in the sociology of gender, sexualities, education, and research methods.
Her research explores the importance of social contexts such as schools and families for adolescent development and well-being, with a particular focus on how inequalities are reproduced within these institutions. Her work examines sexual development, gender identity, and the impact of school environments on young people's sexual attitudes and behaviors.
Dr. Pearson's publications appear in top journals including Gender & Society, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, Sociological Perspectives, Social Science Research, and Journal of LGBT Youth. Her research demonstrates how school cultures shape sexual development, particularly among young women, and examines the relationship between religious contexts and sexual identity formation.
She serves as faculty advisor for student organizations Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies and Shocker Sociology Club, and works as Research Coordinator for GLSEN Kansas, facilitating research collaboration and translating findings to support community organizations and inform local policy.
Dr. Pearson emphasizes in her teaching how students can apply sociological tools to understand how social structures and inequalities impact their relationships, experiences, and behaviors. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications for creating more inclusive and equitable educational environments.
