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Ross Haenfler is Professor of Sociology at Grinnell College, teaching courses on Social Movements, Deviance and Social Control, Sociological Theory, Men and Masculinities, and introductory sociology. His work bridges subcultures, music scenes, and social change, with a focus on lifestyle movements.
- Books: Subcultures: The Basics, Goths, Gamers, and Grrrls, Straight Edge, and The Better World Handbook
Research trends show sustained engagement with subcultural theory, lifestyle movements, and intersections of music, gender, and activism. Articles span 2006-2025, covering topics from hardcore punk to digital subcultures and aging in youth scenes.
Ross actively mentors students in qualitative methods, social movements, and youth subcultures. He chairs Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) and has been featured in documentaries on online misogyny and straight edge culture.
