Sandra Loughrin

Dr. Sandra Loughrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, race/ethnicity, and generational differences, emphasizing the intersection of social identities and cultural patterns.

• Education: BA in Sociology, University of California at Berkeley; MA and PhD in Sociology, University of California at Riverside (emphasis on gender and family studies).

Dr. Loughrin’s teaching philosophy centers on challenging students to critically examine societal norms through diverse mediums like textbooks, films, and assignments. She teaches courses including Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Gender, and Sociology of Sexuality.

Her recent publications (2018–2012) address topics such as the social construction of sexuality, queer Chicano families, and gender in welfare policy. These works appear in outlets like Sociology Compass and TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology.