Tal H. Peretz

Tal H. Peretz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work at Auburn University. His academic work focuses on men's anti-sexist activism, gender justice, and intersectional analysis of social movements.

• Education:
  • PhD, University of Southern California
  • MA, University of Southern California
  • BPhil, Pennsylvania State University

Peretz's research explores how intersecting identities (race, class, religion, sexuality) shape efforts to create inclusive gender justice spaces. He investigates the complexities of male privilege and strategies for transformative allyship.

• Key article themes include:
  • Qualitative studies on masculinity and antiviolence activism
  • Intersectional frameworks for understanding inequality
  • Evolution of feminist men's roles in social movements

He received the Distinguished Scholarship Award from the Pacific Sociological Association for his co-authored book Some Men: Feminist Allies and the Movement to End Violence Against Women. His work also includes grassroots initiatives like the Men’s Story Project, which promotes healthy masculinities through public narrative sharing.

Contact: thp0006@auburn.edu