Stacy De Coster

Stacy De Coster is a Professor of Sociology and Criminology at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. She is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers and has held leadership roles, including Chair of the Crime, Law, and Deviance section of the American Sociological Association. Her research focuses on gender and crime, intersectionality, juvenile delinquency, and the impacts of inequality on criminal behavior and victimization. Dr. De Coster’s work bridges feminist and criminological theories to analyze systemic inequalities, reentry experiences of formerly incarcerated mothers, and racialized consumer experiences.

Education includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Iowa (1999), M.A. (1995), and B.A. from Saint Norbert College (1992). She serves on editorial boards for Criminology, Journal of Research in Crime & Delinquency, and Society & Mental Health.

Research interests include gendered victimization, the intersection of mental health and delinquency, and family dynamics. Current projects explore reentry challenges for incarcerated mothers, racialized shopping experiences, and identity formation among marginalized groups. Her publications span criminology, sociology, and interdisciplinary journals, emphasizing theoretical frameworks that address structural inequality and intersectionality.

Notable awards include membership in the Academy of Outstanding Teachers. Grants and advising are central to her academic contributions, though specific details are not detailed in the provided texts. Her work often highlights the need for nuanced theories integrating feminist and intersectional perspectives to address complex social issues.