Minyoung Moon, Ph.D.

I am a sociologist specializing in gender, social movements, policymaking, and the intersection of religion and activism. I received my Ph.D. in Sociology from Vanderbilt University, and am currently teaching at Clemson University as a Lecturer. My research interests include contemporary feminism, gender-based violence, women’s activism, and leadership dynamics within religious social movements. I am particularly focused on how feminist and religious movements influence social and policy change on a global scale, with a special emphasis on South Korea and the United States.

My work has been published in esteemed journals such as Gender & Society, Sociological Perspectives, and Sociology Compass. I employ a variety of research methodologies—including interviews, participant observation, digital ethnography, archival research, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis—to address pressing issues in gender politics and movement strategies.

In the classroom, I have taught a range of courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of Sex and Gender, Comparative Social Institutions, and Collective Behavior and Social Movements. I also mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, guiding independent studies and collaborative research projects.

Beyond academia, I actively engage in public and policy discourse. My research has been featured in interviews with outlets such as POLITICO, BBC, and The Guardian. Additionally, my policy-oriented publication in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs addresses technology-facilitated gender-based violence and includes actionable recommendations to inform future policy development.

Email: minyoum@clemson.edu

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