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Kristin Peterson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at Boston College, specializing in the intersection of media and religion. Her research examines digital activism within Muslim and Christian communities, focusing on topics like feminist movements, social media influencers, and representation. She is the author of *Unruly Souls: The Digital Activism of Muslim and Christian Feminists* (2022), exploring how digital spaces enable intersectional advocacy. Peterson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she researched self-representation through digital media among Muslim Americans. She currently serves on the board of the International Society for Media, Religion, and Culture and the Boston Consortium for Gender Studies.
Her teaching includes courses on media ethics, social media culture, and feminist theories. Notable research areas include Muslim Instagram influencers, digital mourning practices following the Chapel Hill tragedy, and the role of podcasts in grief support. She has also studied religious marketing strategies in urban churches and the cultural significance of Ms. Marvel’s costume design in addressing misrepresentations. Her work bridges media studies, religious studies, and feminist theory, emphasizing marginalized voices in digital spaces.
Peterson’s articles often analyze visual and textual narratives to highlight underrepresented identities. For instance, her studies on hijab tutorial videos and the Mipsterz art collective reveal how aesthetics shape religious and cultural expression. Her engagement with #MosqueMeToo and #ChurchToo movements underscores her focus on gender-based activism within religious contexts. She frequently critiques conventional marketing tactics used by religious institutions to appeal to modern audiences while maintaining doctrinal integrity.
As a scholar, Peterson emphasizes the transformative potential of digital media in fostering empathy and challenging stereotypes. Her work has been published in journals such as *Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies* and *Journal of Media and Religion*, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to contemporary media landscapes.
