Dr. Karen Fournier

Biography

Karen Fournier is an Associate Professor in the Music Department at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, specializing in Music Theory. Her primary research area is the role of women in the British punk movement of the mid-1970s. She focuses on an intersectional approach to the subject, examining the interlocking systems of oppression related to gender and class. Fournier's forthcoming book, 'Punk Disorderly: Acting Gender Class Early British Punk,' is set to be published in January 2026. Her work has been featured in various collections including the 'Routledge Handbook of Popular Music Cover Songs' and 'Gender and Age/Aging in Popular Culture.' Additionally, her groundbreaking study of Alanis Morissette's body of work, titled 'Words and Music,' was released in 2015. Karen has presented her research at numerous national and international conferences, including upcoming sessions at Université de Rouen and the University of Iceland, showcasing her commitment to advancing scholarship in the field.

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