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Dr. Kyle Green is an Associate Professor of Sociology at SUNY Brockport, specializing in storytelling, intimacy, and embodiment. His work examines how groups construct meaning through shared physical practices, particularly in sports and subcultural spaces. He teaches courses on Sociological Theory, Sport & Society, and the Sociology of the Body.
- Award-Winning Scholar: Winner of the 2019 ASA Junior Theorist of the Year Award and 2023 SUNY Brockport Presidential Teaching Excellence Award.
- Podcast Creator: Hosts/co-created Give Methods a Chance and Give Theory a Chance podcasts, alongside a co-authored textbook of the same name (W.W. Norton, 2018).
- Editorial Role: Serves as Book Reviews Editor for Contexts Magazine.
Research Interests: Kyle’s work bridges cultural sociology, sport studies, and embodiment theory. He explores themes like racial activism in athletics, masculinity narratives in mixed martial arts, and the intersection of media, identity, and physical practice. His ethnographic studies emphasize lived experiences and sensory engagement.
Teaching Philosophy: Known for innovative pedagogy, he integrates pop culture and contemporary issues into courses like Sport, Politics, and Protest and Questioning Masculinity.
- Public Engagement: Regular contributor to media discussions on sociology of sport and cultural theory.
- Recent Focus: Analyzes global sport events (e.g., Qatar 2022 World Cup) as sites of sociopolitical contestation.
