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 will be joining the University of North Carolina at Pembroke as an Assistant Professor of Sociology in August 2025. 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: minyoung.i.moon@gmail.com

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