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Dr. Liam Lair
Associate Professor
College of Arts & Humanities - Women’s & Gender Studies
Bio
Dr. Liam Oliver Lair (he/him) is a feminist scholar with a Ph.D. in Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. He teaches classes on feminism, gender, queer activism, and trans studies. His research focuses on gender, race, identity, and anti-racist pedagogy, particularly as it pertains to being a white and masculine-presenting teacher. Lair also works with faculty, staff, and students to make the academy more affirming for historically marginalized students.
Expertise
- Trans Studies
- Gender Studies
- Queer Studies
- LGBTQIA+ & Sexuality Studies
- Whiteness & Anti-Racism
- Feminism
- Feminist Pedagogy
Education
- B.A., Texas Christian University
- M.A., Roosevelt University
- Ph.D., The University of Kanas
Media
“Spectrum Hosts Presentation on Trans Information from LSU Faculty Couple," The Daily Reveille, Louisiana State University, 2015.
“Louisiana Loves Campaign Kicks Off at State Capital,” The Daily Reveille, Louisiana State University, 2015.
“Gender is More Fluid that Once Believed," The Signal, The College of New Jersey, 2013.
“Students Embrace New Initialism: LGBTQIA,” University Daily Kansan, University of Kansas, 2013.
“This is What a Feminist Looks Like,” The Commission on the Status of Women Feminism Campaign, Fall 2011.