Amanda E. Fehlbaum - Curriculum Vitae

Education

Ph.D. Sociology. The University of Oklahoma. 2014.

Graduate Certificate. Women's and Gender Studies. The University of Oklahoma. 2012.

M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies. The University of Texas at Dallas. 2009.

B.A. Gender Studies. The University of Texas at Dallas. 2007.

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT

2019 - Associate Professor of Sociology, Youngstown State University.
Director of Women’s and Gender Studies 2021-
Affiliate Faculty, Women's and Gender Studies, Youngstown State University.

2014-2019. Assistant Professor of Sociology, Youngstown State University.
Acting Director of Women’s and Gender Studies 2018-2019

2010-2014. Graduate Instructor, The University of Oklahoma.

2009-2010. Graduate Assistant, The University of Oklahoma.

Research and Teaching INterests

Gender and Sexuality, Feminism, Body and Embodiment, Qualitative Methods, Media and Culture, Family, Stratification, Sociology of the Life Course, Health and Medical Sociology, Deviance

Courses taught

Undergraduate Level:
Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Women’s Studies, Identities and Differences, Family, Minority Groups, Sociology of the Body, Gender in Society, Sociology of Sexuality, Social Problems, Sociology of Health, Illness, and Healthcare, Senior Thesis, Sociology of This American Life

PUBLICATIONS

Peer-Reviewed aRTICLEs

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2019. “Delayed Gratification: How High School Health Textbooks Portray Marriage and Sex.” Sexuality Research and Social Policy 17(3): 454-468.

Book Chapter

Leftwich, Cryshanna Jackson, Nicolette Powe, and Amanda Fehlbaum. 2023. “Hair and Career: The Impact of Hair Bias on Women of Color” Pp. 126-153 in Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment, edited by Kula A. Francis and Anna M. Clarke. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Fehlbaum, Amanda and Katelyn Bowden. 2020. “Battling Against Demeaning and Abusive Selfie Shaming: Empowerment Through Activism After Image Abuse” Pp. 30-53 in Young Adult Sexuality in the Digital Age, edited by Rachel Kalish. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2021 (2016). "Adolescent Sexuality" in Sexual Deviance and Society: A Sociological Examination, 2nd Ed. by Meredith G. F. Worthen. Routledge Books: Criminology Series.

bOOK rEVIEWS

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2015. "Defiantly Fat, Gay, and Sexual: Negotiating Shame of Size and Sexuality: Fat Gay Men: Girth, Mirth, and the Politics of Stigma by Jason Whitesel, New York, NYU Press 2014." Sex Roles 72: 262-264.

Encyclopedia Entries

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Cult of Domesticity" in The Encyclopedia of Family Studies, edited by Constance Shehan. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)" in The Encyclopedia of Family Studies, edited by Constance Shehan. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.

TEACHING RESOURCES

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2019. "Reciprocity 2.0: A Simulation Game for Sociology of the Family." Class Activity published in TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology. Washington DC: American Sociological Association. http://trails.asanet.org/Pages/Resource.aspx?ResourceID=13719

Fehlbaum, Amanda and Ami Stearns. 2014. Instructional Materials for The Sociology of Gender: A Brief Introduction. Fourth Edition by Laura Kramer and Ann Beutel. New York: Oxford University Press.

Blog cONTRIBUTIONS

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2017. “How to be Human: Lessons in Socialization from Elf.” Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2017. "Dysfunctional Donations: Situational Altruism and the Sending of Stuff After Disasters." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Trump's Locker Room Talk: Proving Masculinity Through Objectification." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokémon Go and Hyperreality." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Weighty Matters: The Biggest Loser and Framing Fatness." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Matching Men: Tinder & The Presentation of Masculinity." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Bun in a New Oven: Our Social Bodies in the Age of Uterus Transplants." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2016. "Don't Drink the Water: The Crisis in Flint from a Sociological Perspective." Sociology in Focus Blog.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. 2015. "Running on Red: A Marathoner Tests the Menstruation Taboo." Sociology in Focus Blog.

MANUSCRIPTS PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES

Fehlbaum, Amanda. Richard VanVoorhis, Kenneth Miller, Susan Miller, and Jaime Kirchhofer. “Seeking an Advocate in Education: Parents of Children with Low-Incidence Disabilities Want More from School Psychologists and Counselors,” Presented at The Society for the Study of Social Problems Annual Meeting (August 2018): Philadelphia, PA.

Miller, Kenneth, Richard VanVoorhis, Amanda Fehlbaum, Susan Miller, “Using Parents as Consultants to Identify Strategies for Promoting Family Resilience,” Presented at the International Family Therapists Association Congress (March 2018): Bangkok, Thailand.

Miller, Kenneth, Richard VanVoorhis, Amanda Fehlbaum, Susan Miller, “Evaluation of a ‘Parent As Consultant’ Model in the Design of Family Resilience Workshops,” Presented at the International Family Therapists Association Congress (March 2018): Bangkok, Thailand.

VanVoorhis, Richard, Kenneth Miller, Amanda Fehlbaum, Susan Miller, and Jaime Kirchhofer. “Fostering Resilience in Parents of Children with Low Incidence Disabilities,” Presented at the National Association for School Psychologists Annual Meeting (February 2018): Chicago, IL.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Wait for It: Emphasis on Marriage in High School Health Textbooks." Presented at The Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology Annual Meeting (October 2017): Cleveland, OH.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "A 'Good Faith Effort': Compliance with the Campus SaVE Act." Presented at The American Sociological Association Annual Meetings (August 2016) Seattle, WA.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Parental Guidance Suggested: High School Health Textbooks' Messages about Teen Decision-Making and Sex." Presented at The American Sociological Association Annual Meetings (August 2015) Chicago, IL.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Opposite Ends of the 'Healthy' Size Spectrum: Rhetoric in Fat Acceptance and Pro-Eating Disorder Blogs." Presented at The American Sociological Association Annual Meetings (August 2012) Denver, CO.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Blogging in the Margins: Women of Color, Disabled Women, and Fat Women's Engagement with Feminism." Presented at The National Women's Studies Association Annual Meetings (November 2010) Denver, CO.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Fatness and Social Inequality: Perceptions, Discrimination, and Acceptance." Presented at The American Sociological Association Annual Meetings (August 2010) Atlanta, GA.

Fehlbaum, Amanda. "Flame Wars and Fighting Words: Shaping Feminist Discourse Online." Presented at the Southwest Social Sciences Association Annual Meeting (April 2010) Houston, TX.

Fellowships, grants, and awards

2022. YSU Distinguished Professor in Service Award.

2020. Mahoning Valley Young Professionals 25 Under 35 Honoree.

2015-2016. Office of Assessment Mini-Grant, Youngstown State University, $2000, Assessing No Zebras Sexual Assault Prevention
Program.

2015. Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Up to $1938, Scholarship to attend the National Sexual Assault Conference
(September 2-4, 2015), Los Angeles, CA.

2014-2009. Graduate Teaching Assistantship, The University of Oklahoma.

2013-2014. Graduate Teaching Academy Fellowship, Center for Teaching and Learning, The University of Oklahoma.

2013. Harold Grasmick Summer Research Fellowship Award, Department of Sociology, The University of Oklahoma.

2013. Sociology Ph.D. Student of the Year, The University of Oklahoma.

2011-2013. Center for Social Justice Graduate Student Research Fellowship, The University of Oklahoma.

2011. Presidential International Travel Fellowship Scholarship, The University of Oklahoma.

2010. Conference Travel Grant, Graduate Student Senate, The University of Oklahoma.

2010. Roberson Travel Grant, Graduate College, The University of Oklahoma.

2010. College of Arts & Sciences Travel Grant, The University of Oklahoma.

2010. Alpha Kappa Delta Travel Funding for Southwestern Social Sciences Association Meeting.

2007. Collegium V Honors, The University of Texas at Dallas.

2004-2008. Academic Excellence Scholarship, The University of Texas at Dallas.

Invited presentations

“She Marches: Women in Politics.” Panelist for Women’s History Month DEI event. March 1, 2023. Virtual.

“Exploring the Intersection of Working Class and LGBTQ+ Identity.” Moderator for YSU Alumni event. February 2, 2021. Virtual.

“Gender Studies Lecture Series at UTDallas – ‘Don’t Have Sex! And Other Lessons from High School Health Textbooks.” Speaker for Interdisciplinary Studies and Gender Center at The University of Texas at Dallas event. January 28, 2021. Virtual.

“Let’s Talk About LGBTQIA? Summit.” Expert speaker for Judge Teresa Dellick’s Summit. Mahoning Valley Juvenile Court. Virtual.

“#MeTooMeredith” Panelist for #MeTooMeredith Anniversary event. October 15, 2020. The University of Oklahoma. Virtual.

“I Am Malala.” Panelist for YSU Alumni & Friends Virtual Book Club event. September 29, 2020. Virtual.

“Coming Out for Equality.” Moderator for City Club of Mahoning Valley’s Views and Brews event. October 15, 2018. Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts Youngstown.

“Social Media and Sociology.” Guest Lecture in Laurie Paul’s First Year Experience class, February 8, 2018

"Gender in Children's Books." Presented at the Friends of the Boardman Library Meeting, October 9, 2017. Boardman Library.

“Women’s Empowerment in The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks.” YSU English Festival 2017.

"Sex Education." Skype Guest Lecture in Dr. Michaela Null's Sexualities Class, April 3, 2017. Skype.

"Gender and Politics." Presented at YSU Honors College Brown Bag Series, October 20, 2016. Youngstown State University.

"What I Wish I Knew Then." Panel at YSU New Faculty Orientation, August 18, 2016. Youngstown State University.

"Is Feminism Still Necessary?" Presented at YSU Philosophy and Religious Studies' Eat, Drink, and Think, March 3, 2016, MVR.

"Sexual Harassment Workshop." Presented at Women's History Month with Cryshanna Jackson Leftwich, March 23, 2016, Youngstown State University.

"Let's Talk About (How Not to Have) Sex: Lessons from High School Health Class." Presented at Women's History Month, March 29, 2015, Youngstown State University.

"Third Wave Feminism 101." Presented in Dr. Erin Smith's Introduction to Gender Studies class, April 29, 2014, The University of Texas at Dallas.

"Sex Education." Presented in Professor Adrienne Brune's Sexualities class, April 16, 2014, The University of Tulsa.

"Santa and Stigma." Presented at Revealing the Red Nose: An Anti-Bullying Symposium, November 27, 2012, The University of Oklahoma.

"Why Be Welcoming?" Presented at The Laramie Project Screening and Panel Discussion, October 11, 2012, The University of Oklahoma.

STUDY ABROAD

2011 The University of Oklahoma Education Abroad, Expedition to Africa
Accra, Ghana; Lome, Togo

Student Mentoring and ADVISING

Undergraduate Students, Youngstown State University

Elena Courtney Sociology Capstone Advisor 2023
Mary Nyers Sociology Capstone Advisor 2023
Emily Gowen Sociology Capstone Advisor 2022
Samantha Serrano Sociology Capstone Advisor 2021
Jessica Ferrick Sociology Capstone Advisor 2021
Katie Rohaley Sociology Capstone Advisor 2020
Jillian Miller Sociology Capstone Advisor 2020
Carly Szenborn Sociology Capstone Advisor 2020
Emma Linnen                Interdisciplinary Studies         Thesis Advisor                     2020
Samantha Lashley           Sociology                               Capstone Advisor                 2019
Caitlin Coble                  Sociology                               Capstone Advisor                 2018
Melisa Lambe                  American Studies                   Committee Member             2017
Christina Gregory           Sociology                           Capstone Advisor 2017
Jasmyne Huckaba          Sociology                           Capstone Advisor   2017
Ashleigh Baker          Sociology                         Capstone Advisor 2016
Sarah Thompson           Sociology                         Capstone Advisor     2016
Shameka Walker          Sociology                          Capstone Advisor    2016
Krista Phillips          Sociology                          Capstone Advisor     2015
Colleen Sturgeon             Sociology                          Capstone Advisor       2015
Jennifer Waltman          Anthropology                       Capstone Advisor      2015
Abby Kulisz          Religious Studies                  Committee Member                2014

Graduate Students, Youngstown State University
Brian Corbin Education Committee Member 2021

Professional SERVICE

Youngstown State University

University/College Level

Beeghley College of Education At-Large Academic Senator, 2022 -

Commencement Marshal, Fall 2022

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, African-American Synergy and Initiatives Subcommittee, 2022 - 2023

Achieve Impact Motivate (AIM) Mentor, 2021-2022

Dean’s Advisory Council, 2021-

Penguin Ally Collective, 2019-2020

Acting Director of Women’s and Gender Studies, 2018-2019

Black History Month Programming Committee, 2018-2019

Academic Senate Events Committee, 2018-2019

Commencement Marshal, Fall 2019

Commencement Marshal, Fall 2018

Commencement Marshal, Fall 2017

Chair Pro-Tempore, YSU Women’s Center Committee, 2017

Distinguished Professor Award Committee, CLASS, 2017

Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology Academic Senate Representative, 2016-2019

Women's and Gender Studies Program Website Manager, 2016-

Safe Zone Ally Training, 2016; 2022

Title IX Committee, Youngstown State University, 2015-2016

Diversity Committee, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, 2015

College Fee Committee, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, 2014-2020

Women’s and Gender Studies Affiliated Faculty Member, 2014-

ASSOCIATION LEVEL

Grievance Committee Chair, YSU-OEA, 2023-

Negotiating Team, YSU-OEA, 2023

Women’s Caucus, OEA, 2023-

Advocacy and Organizing Institute, OEA, 2023

Higher Education Advisory Council, OEA, 2022-
Secretary, 2023

Higher Education Conference, NEA, 2023

Minority and Women’s Leadership Training, NEA, 2022

Human and Civil Rights Committee, OEA, 2021 -

Social and Human Concerns Committee, NEOEA, 2021 -

OEA Representative Assembly Delegate, 2021 - 2023

NEOEA Representative Assembly Delegate, 2021 - 2023

Grievance Committee, YSU-OEA, 2019-

Elections Chair, YSU-OEA, 2019-

Planning and Research Committee (Appointed Position), YSU-OEA, 2016-2017

DEPARTMENT LEVEL*

College Promotions Committee, 2022

Chair of Governance Document Committee, 2021 -

Governance Document Committee, 2020-2021

Academic Senator, 2016-2019

Assessment Coordinator, 2015-2019; 2021-

Library Committee, 2015-2017

Faculty Search, 2015-2016

Sociology Bulletin Boards, 2015-

* My department was formerly Sociology, Anthropology, and Gerontology. In Summer 2020, Sociology and Anthropology merged with four other departments to become the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION ADVISOR

YSUnity: SOGIE Society, 2017-

YSU Planned Parenthood Generation Action, 2020-2021

Sociology Club, 2016-2020

YSU Fourth Wave, 2015-2017

American Sociological Association

Bodies and Embodiment Section
Book Award Committee, 2024
Student Paper Award Committee, 2011

Sex and Gender Section
Feminist Activist-Scholar Award Committee, 2024
Book Award Committee, 2020
Sally Hacker Award Committee, 2017

Sexualities Section
Student Paper Award Committee, 2011

cONSULTING

Warren Deserves Better, 2022-2023

FactSet Women’s Business Resource Group, 2019

Professional Associations and memberships

American Sociological Associations

Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honors Society

National Women's Studies Association

Sociologists for Women in Society

American Association of University Women

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Golden Key International Honor Society

community activism

Steel Valley Reproductive Freedom Coalition, 2022-
Founder and Co-Leader
Steel Valley Reproductive Freedom Coalition exists to organize and advocate for reproductive freedom in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties.

Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley Fund for Women and Girls, 2022-
Guiding Circle Member
The Fund for Women & Girls amplifies and strengthens community partnerships, creates pathways to collaboratively establish and grow a sustainable resource, and invests toward long-term change for women and girls in the Mahoning Valley.

Ohio Dems, 2022
Canvass Captain and Canvass Site Host
Launched canvasses for the November 2022 election from my home and engaged in canvassing to get out the vote.

League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown, 2021-
First Vice President 2023-
Voter Guide Committee, VOTE 411 Website 2023
Webmaster 2021-
Communications Committee Chair 2021-2023
The League of Women Voters of Greater Youngstown is a non-partisan group committed to voter empowerment and education.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, 2015-
Volunteer and Canvasser
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio supports Planned Parenthood and their patients as they receive the health care and sex education they need to stay happy and healthy.

Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Member
OAESV advocates for comprehensive responses and rape crisis services for survivors and empowers communities to prevent sexual violence.

The Welcoming Project, Norman, OK, 2012-2015
Chief Administrative Officer
The Welcoming Project was created in 2011 to encourage local businesses, organizations, and churches in Norman, OK and throughout the United States to display welcoming signs for the purpose of making LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) individuals and allies feel welcomed as patrons. The Welcoming Project is a non-profit organization that has received widespread support throughout the Norman community and beyond.