Sociology Department
David Cotter

David A. Cotter

Job Title
Professor of Sociology
Lippman Hall 225

Research interests

Professor David Cotter’s research focuses on stratification and inequality, particularly rural poverty, and work-related gender inequality. Some of his recent research in gender inequality which looks at variations in occupational segregation and earnings inequality across labor markets has been funded via grants from the National Science Foundation.

The Dr. Cotter has also conducted research on service learning 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 work and occupations, community, religion, and research methods.

Publications

Results have been published in major journals including The American Sociological Review, The American Journal of Sociology, Social Science Research, Rural Sociology, and Work and Occupations. He is currently working on a book manuscript on poverty and inequality in rural labor markets.

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Academic credentials

B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland