Stephanie Chalifoux

Dr. Stephanie Chalifoux is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of West Georgia's College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. Her research examines sex work in the US South, American women's roles in sexual marketplaces, labor history, and poverty studies. She is currently revising her dissertation for publication.

Education:

• B.S., History, Tennessee Technological University, 1997
• M.A., History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
• Ph.D., History, The University of Alabama, 2013

Teaching Portfolio: Dr. Chalifoux teaches diverse courses including US History II, Women in American History, History of Sexuality, Archiving in the Queer South, and Gender Studies. Her pedagogical approach connects historical methodology with gender and social justice frameworks.

Research Publications: Her scholarly work focuses on gender, labor, and sexuality in the American South, particularly exploring the intersection of law enforcement, sexual economies, and women's agency in mid-20th century Alabama. Research themes consistently address power structures and marginalized communities.