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Paula K. Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections of race, class, gender, and mental health, with a particular emphasis on whiteness studies and racial identity formation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology, Michigan State University
Her research interests include intersectionality, mental illness stigma, socioeconomic inequality, racial identity, and whiteness studies. She explores how social identities shape individual experiences and broader societal structures, particularly in educational and mental health contexts. Her work often investigates how whiteness is enacted and maintained among white college students and how non-religiosity may influence anti-racist attitudes.
Her recent publications span topics such as hegemonic whiteness, stigma toward mental illness and substance use, and the role of economic threat in racial politics. These works reflect a consistent focus on systemic inequality and identity dynamics in the United States.
Scientific Awards:
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Dr. Miller advises students in sociology and conducts research on social identities, inequality, and mental health. Her work is supported by her academic position and publications in peer-reviewed journals. She contributes to both teaching and research in sociology, with courses including Race and Ethnic Relations, Social Identities, and Sociology of Mental Illness.
She is affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ohio University, where she conducts research on race, class, and mental health disparities. Her recent collaborative work examines social status and stigma, indicating engagement with interdisciplinary research teams.
