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My research specializations are in cultural sociology, critical theory, feminist theory and sociology of music. I received my Ph.D. in 1994 from the Graduate Faculty of Political and Social Science of the New School for Social Research. Before my academic career, I spent ten years in the music busi...
The Center for Humanities Research is pleased to announce its fall 2023 and spring 2024 cohorts. All were chosen to work on research projects related to CHR's 2023-24 annual theme, "Democracy, Disposability, and Repair."
Congratulations to all of our new faculty and graduate fellows! Learn more abou...
Shayna Maskell has her PhD in American Studies from the University of Maryland. Her first book, Politics of Sound, examines DC hardcore punk 1979-1983 and the construction of gender, race, and class through sound. Her areas of research include popular and youth culture, music, social movements, and s...
Recipient of the 2021 Presidential Medal for Faculty Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion & 2022 NAACP Arlington President's Award for GMU Anti-Racism and Inclusive Excellence (ARIE) Task Force
Dr. Christy Pichichero (pronounced \pi-‘ki-kə-rō\) holds a joint appointment as Associate Professo...
Meet the Women and Gender Studies Staff!
Dr. Anu Aneja (she/her), Director
Anu Aneja has joined George Mason as Associate Professor and Director of Women and Gender Studies and is excited to work with faculty and students to lead this vibrant, diverse and welcoming program! She has most re...
How to Reserve the Center for Group Meetings and Events
We welcome the use of our space by Mason faculty, staff, students, departments, and organizations. The center accommodates about 25 people but is also suitable for smaller gatherings of just a handful of people.
We have an large round table ...
CHR hosts first reception in Horizon Hall
CHR was delighted to co-sponsor a welcome reception for philoSOPHIA 2022 in Horizon Hall last Thursday, June 2.
George Mason University hosted "Entangled Ecologies: The Climate of Justice," philoSOPHIA's 15th annual conference, with hybrid events and panels...