Jan Wilson, PhD
Bio
Dr. Wilson's research and teaching interests focus on the history and study of gender, disability, feminism, and sexuality. She recently finished the manuscript for her second book titled The Zoey Prism, which draws on historical analysis, theory, and her personal experiences to offer new perspectives on concepts such as mothering, identity, intersectionality, the gaze, and the meaning of disability. Dr. Wilson lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband, Nathan, her children, Zoey and Connor, and dogs Linda and Marlin.
Research Interests
Disability in history and culture, representations of autism, the history of women’s social movements, food and political campaigning
Teaching Interests
Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Feminist Theory, US Women’s History, US Popular Culture
Courses Taught
- The Vampire in American History and Culture
- History and Literature
- Independent Study
- Internship
- Research and Thesis
- History of Women in the United States to 1900
- Feminist Futures: What the United States Can Learn From Iceland
- Research in the History of the United States
- Special Topics
- Feminist Theory
Awards & Honors
- Outstanding Teacher Award