Kristin Goss is an American political scientist and scholar, currently serving as a Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy. Her research primarily focuses on American politics, with a particular emphasis on political participation, public opinion, the role of gender in politics, and social movements.
Biography and Career
Kristin Goss earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University. Prior to joining Duke University, she held positions at other academic institutions. At Duke, she teaches courses on American politics, public policy, and gender and politics.Research and Contributions
Goss is known for her contributions to the study of political participation and the influence of gender on political behavior and policy outcomes. Her work often examines the historical and contemporary patterns of women's involvement in politics, the dynamics of social movements, and public opinion on various policy issues.Her major works include:
- The Gender of Political Participation: American Women and Political Action from the 1960s to the Present (Oxford University Press, 2013): This book explores how women's political participation has evolved over decades, analyzing the factors that drive their engagement and the impact of gender on political action.
- The Paradox of Gender Equality: How American Women Got Power but Not Equality (co-authored with Matthew Lacombe, Oxford University Press, 2020): This work examines the disjunction between women's increased political power and persistent inequalities in various spheres of American life.
- Disarmed: The Missing Movement for Gun Control in America (co-authored with Matthew Lacombe and Robert J. Spitzer, Princeton University Press, 2021): This book investigates the historical development and current state of gun control advocacy in the United States, analyzing the challenges and successes of the movement.
- Priceless: The Hidden Costs of America's Farewell to Its Colleges and Universities (co-authored with Robert Zemsky and Sarah Goldrick-Rab, Johns Hopkins University Press, 2016): This book delves into the economic and social implications of changes in higher education funding and policy in the United States.
Goss's research has been featured in various academic journals and she is a frequent commentator on issues related to American politics, gender, and social movements.
Affiliations
- Professor of Public Policy, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University
- Professor of Political Science, Duke University
External Links
- [https://sanford.duke.edu/people/faculty/goss-kristin/ Kristin Goss's Faculty Profile at Duke University]