Patricia Drew

Patricia Drew is a Professor in the Department of Human Development & Women's Studies at California State University, East Bay (CSUEB). Her research focuses on the intersection of social institutions, gender, sexuality, and health. She examines topics such as intergenerational body messages, weight loss surgery identity transformation, and gendered messages in sex education films. Drew teaches courses on social research, gender development, embodiment, and the life course.

Education:

• Graduate studies at Portland State University
• University of California, Santa Barbara

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Professor Drew investigates how social structures and cultural narratives influence individuals' health and bodily self-perception. Her work integrates sociological perspectives on embodiment, gender dynamics, and the psychological impacts of societal norms. She has explored themes such as the sociocultural dimensions of body image, the role of medical interventions like weight loss surgery in identity formation, and the evolution of sex education materials.

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