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Meredith Whitnah, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Sociology Department at Westmont College. She holds a B.A. in Gender Studies from Gordon College, an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame, specializing in gender, religion, culture, and social theory. Her research focuses on the role of religion in addressing social inequalities, particularly gender-based violence and intersectionality.
- Education:
- B.A., Gender Studies, Gordon College (Kenneth L Pike Honors Program)
- M.A., Sociology, University of Notre Dame
- Ph.D., Sociology, University of Notre Dame
Her current book project, Faith and the Fragility of Justice: Religious Responses to Gender-Based Violence in South Africa (Rutgers University Press, 2025), examines how faith-based NGOs in South Africa historically addressed gender-based violence. This work builds on her broader research interests in religion's global role, cultural sociology, and social theory.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided information. She advises students through the Sociology Department and her office is located in Deane Hall 210, with appointments arranged via email.
