Kathryn J. Perkins

Kathryn J. Perkins serves as Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at California State University, Long Beach, where her work bridges legal studies, political science, and gender theory through critical examinations of law-society intersections.

Her scholarly focus centers on:

• Queer and trans jurisprudence in state legislation and judicial systems
• Gender identity construction within legal frameworks
• LGBTQ advocacy organization strategies and agenda-setting
• Interest group influence in state court litigation

Analysis of her 2015-2024 publications reveals evolving scholarship from foundational studies of amicus briefs in state courts to contemporary investigations of transgender rights in sports and gender-segregated spaces, consistently highlighting systemic discrimination against gender-minority communities while advancing theoretical frameworks in feminist and queer legal theory.

No scientific awards were documented in available sources.

Information regarding student mentorship, research funding, laboratory infrastructure, or collaborative research teams was not disclosed in the provided materials.