Patricia Matthew

Patricia Matthew is an Associate Professor of English at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and specializes in 19th-century British literature, abolitionist culture, and gender studies. Her research bridges literary analysis with social justice, examining themes of race, gender, and power in historical contexts. She has authored and co-edited works on diversity in academia, including *Written/Unwritten: Diversity and the Hidden Truths of Tenure* (2016), and is co-editor of Oxford University Press's *Race in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture* series. Recent projects include a book on Britain’s sugar boycott and abolitionist culture, slated for Princeton University Press, and editing *Mansfield Park* for The Norton Library.

Her academic contributions extend to public-facing writing in *The Atlantic*, *Lapham’s Quarterly*, and *The Times Literary Supplement*, where she explores intersections of literature, history, and popular culture. Awards include the Center for Diversity Innovation Distinguished Visiting Scholar (SUNY Buffalo, 2020–2021) and the Anthony E. Kaye Fellowship (National Humanities Center, 2022–2023).

Research focuses on how abolitionist movements influenced contemporary representations of race and gender. Her work often integrates literary texts with visual art and historical documents, highlighting marginalized voices. She leads the *Race and Regency Lab*, examining Regency-era culture through a Black feminist lens.

Publications reflect her commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, blending close textual analysis with broader cultural critiques. Current research interrogates the legacy of Britain’s anti-sugar protests and their impact on gender politics and abolitionism. Her work underscores the enduring relevance of historical narratives to modern social justice movements.