Paul Martorelli

Paul Martorelli is a Lecturer in Political Science at Wellesley College. His research and teaching focus on political theory, with an emphasis on Critical Theory, queer theory, and feminist theory. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied political science with a Designated Emphasis in Critical Theory.

• Education:
  • B.A., University of San Francisco
  • M.A., University of California-Berkeley
  • Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley

His work critically examines the political implications of identity formation and collective action, particularly in contexts where normative identities risk excluding marginalized members. He teaches courses such as Canons of Political Thought and Human Rights, which explore intersectional critiques of traditional political theory and contemporary human rights debates.