Natalia B Otto

Natalia B Otto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Her research focuses on narrative criminology, homicide in Brazil, discourse analysis, and corporate strategy.

• Primary affiliation: University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Department of Sociology

Her work contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to reducing inequalities and promoting peace, justice, and strong institutions. Key themes in her research include:

• Narrative analysis in criminal justice contexts
• Corporate discourse and moral entrepreneurship
• Intersections of loyalty, sacrifice, and gender in homicide narratives

Natalia's recent publications explore contested fast-food marketing strategies and gendered narratives of violence in Southern Brazil. Her research employs interdisciplinary methodologies linking sociology, criminology, and discourse studies.