Biography

Shelly Ronen received her B.A. in Psychology and Feminist Studies from Stanford University and her Ph.D. in Sociology from New York University. Dr. Ronen teaches courses on gender, sexuality, feminism, culture, and science and technology studies. Previously she taught at Temple University, West Chester University and New York University. 

Research

Professor Ronen's research focuses on cultures of work, theories of moral worth, and gendered sexuality. 

Selected Publications

"Gendered morality in the sex toy market: Entitlements, reversals, and the irony of heterosexuality" 2020. Sexualities 

“The Making of a Feminist Market” 2018. Consume This!

The postfeminist ideology at work: Endorsing gender essentialism and denying feminine devaluation in the case of design work. 2018. Gender Work & Organization.

Sex and Relationships among Youth: An Intersectional Gender Lens. with Paula England. 2013, Contemporary Sociology.

Grinding On the Dance Floor: Gendered Scripts and Sexualized Dancing at College Parties. 2010. Gender & Society.