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Alice Echols is a Professor Emerita in the Department of History and the Department of Gender Studies at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on U.S. political and cultural history, particularly regarding the intersections of popular music, feminism, and social movements in the long Sixties. She is recognized for her works that have reshaped the understanding of second-wave feminism, particularly the complex relationships among feminism, race, and liberalism. Echols' significant publications include 'Daring Bad: Radical Feminism in America,' and 'Hot Stuff: Disco Remaking American Culture,' both of which highlight the cultural dialogues during pivotal decades and their lasting impact on identity and politics. Her scholarly contributions extend to several areas including gender and sexuality studies, cultural history, and financial history related to the Great Depression, with ongoing interdisciplinary inquiries into how these fields intersect and inform contemporary scholarship.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Served as the Barbra Streisand Professor of Contemporary Gender Studies, focusing on gender studies, history, and American studies.
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick • New Brunswick, NJ
Taught courses in American Studies and History.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Focused on English and gender studies.
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