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Ruth Chananie serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology at The University of Tampa. Her academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (2007), and she has been honored with several teaching awards.
Her educational background is as follows:
- B.S. from Middle Tennessee State University (1999)
- M.A. from Middle Tennessee State University (2002)
- Ph.D. in Sociology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (2007)
Dr. Chananie's research interests center on gender, sexuality, deviance, social movements, and the sociology of sport. She has published on the gendered experiences and popular culture portrayals of female bodybuilders and women in flat-track roller derby. Her community engagement is deeply rooted in LGBTQI+ social justice and advocacy.
Her distinguished awards include:
- Outstanding Part-Time Faculty Member, University of Tampa (2021)
- University Book and Supply Untenured Faculty Teaching Award, University of Northern Iowa (2013)
- Distinguished Dissertation Award, Department of Sociology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2007)
Professionally, Chananie has held leadership roles including serving as former president of the Mid-South Sociological Association. She actively participates in LGBTQI+ advocacy initiatives and teaches core sociology courses covering gender, sexualities, deviance, and contemporary social issues.
No information is available regarding research labs or specialized teams.
