Sociology Department
David A. Cotter
Job Title
Roger Thayer Stone Professor of Sociology
Research interests
Professor David Cotter’s research focuses on stratification and inequality, particularly rural poverty; gender, work and family; and educational access and success. Some of his research has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Russell Sage Foundation.
The Dr. Cotter has also conducted research on community engagement as a pedagogical tool, and helped to develop a set of syllabi and instructional materials for the American Sociological Association.
Teaching interests
Professor Cotter teaches courses on inequality, education, community, religion, and research methods.
Publications
Results have been published in major journals including The American Sociological Review, The American Journal of Sociology, Gender & Society, Sex Roles, Rural Sociology, and Work and Occupations. He is currently working on a book manuscript on the stalled gender revolution.
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Academic credentials
B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland
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