معرفی
Nancy Baker, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of History at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). She specializes in the history of gender, politics, and reform, particularly focusing on feminism and anti-feminism in the United States. Her research includes projects on the Equal Rights Amendment battle of the 1970s, feminist legal reforms in Texas, and divergent feminist views on sex work. She has held leadership roles, including SHSU Faculty Senate Chair (2014-2015) and Interim Associate Vice Provost (2016-2017). Her academic contributions span teaching, research, and service.
Education:
- Ph.D., History, Harvard University, 2003
- A.M., History, Harvard University, 1993
- M.A., History, The George Washington University, 1993
- B.A., magna cum laude, History, Rutgers University, 1990
Research Interests:
Baker’s work examines the intersection of gender, law, and political activism. Current projects include a monograph on rescission during the ERA battle and a study of feminist legal reformers in Texas. She also explores debates within 1970s feminism regarding sex work, contrasting COYOTE and Women Against Pornography perspectives.
Awards & Grants:
- Recipient of multiple fellowships, including from the Earhart Foundation and Southern Methodist University
- SHSU Excellence in Teaching Award (2015)
- Contributed to Gates Foundation-funded initiatives like Re-Imagining the First Year (2015-2018) and the Frontier Set (2016-2021)
Professional Activities:
- Active member of the American Historical Association (AHA), Organization of American Historians, and others
- Editorial board member for the “Women and the American West” series at University of Oklahoma Press
- Participant in AHA’s Tuning Project and ACUE Fellows Program
Courses Taught:
- Undergraduate: U.S. History, American Women’s History, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Graduate: Methods in History, Contemporary America, Thesis Supervision
