| Title | Chairperson |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology |
| Office | Meier Hall 335B |
| Phone | 978.542.2420 |
| sara.moore@salemstate.edu | |
| Resume | Sara Moore |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology |
|---|---|
| SOC 110H | Introduction to Sociology-honors |
| SOC 208 | Sociological Theory Ii: Contemporary Theory |
| SOC 217 | Gender and Society |
| SOC 218 | Sexuality and Society |
| SOC 232 | Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships |
| SOC 349 | Health, Illness, and the Body |
| SOC 382 | Seminar: Topics in Sociology |
| SOC 390 | Community Involvement |
| SOC 403 | Research Methods in the Social Sciences |
| SOC 420 | Internship in Sociology |
| SOC 430 | Directed Study in Sociology |
| SOC 470 | Capstone Seminar in Sociology |
Sara Moore is Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology at Salem State University. With a background in public sociology, Moore encourages her students to collaborate with community partners beyond the university to identify and examine social inequalities and create meaningful social change. In valuing multiple forms of local and expert knowledge, Moore’s approach builds bridges between universities, community organizations, and community members. Moore has worked with students and communities on issues like civic engagement, health equity, education, and food justice. Her work has been published in the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, Humanity and Society, and the International Journal of Sociology of the Family.
Moore is a member of several councils and committees in Salem, including the Food Policy Council and the Board of Health, where she serves as chairperson. She also serves on the Board of Directors for both the Salem Education Foundation and Voices Against Injustice. In 2020, she was named to Diverse magazine's list of 35 Outstanding Women in Higher Education. In 2022, she was inducted into Salem State's Civic Engagement Hall of Fame. Moore earned a B.S. in sociology from Shepherd University, an M.A. in sociology from The New School, and a Ph.D. in sociology from George Mason University.
Community-Based Participatory Research
Family and Intimate Relationships
Feminist Approaches to Social Science Research
Gender
Public and Applied Sociology
Qualitative Research Methods
Sexuality
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity
Department Chairperson
Alpha Kappa Delta Chapter Representative
First Year Experience Exploratory Program Advisor
2024. Moore, Sara B. “Intersectionality.” In Abby Reiter, Miranda Reiter, and Victoria Kurdyla (Editors). An Introduction to Sociological Theory: Concepts and Applications. Kendall Hunt Publishers: Dubuque, IA.
2021. Vincent, Cindy S., Sara Moore, Cynthia Lynch, Jacob Lefker, and Robert Awkward. “Critically-Engaged Civic Learning: A Comprehensive Restructuring of Service-Learning Approaches.” Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning.
2019. Moore, Sara B. and Cindy S. Vincent, “Moving Beyond the ‘Me’ Generation: Collaboration and Community-Engaged Scholarship among Millennial Faculty.” In Michael G. Strawser (Editor). Leading Millennial Faculty: Navigating the New Professoriate. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.
2017. Moore, Sara B. “Motherhood.” In Bryan Turner, Chang Kyung-Sup, Cynthia Epstein, Peter Kivisto, William Outhwaite, and J. Michael Ryan (Editors). Encyclopedia of Social Theory. London: Wiley-Blackwell.
2012. Moore, Sara B. "Reproductive Issues." In James Ciment and Christopher Bates (Editors). Global Social Issues: An Encyclopedia. Armonk, NY: M. E. Sharpe.
2011. Moore, Sara B. "Reclaiming the Body, Birthing at Home: Knowledge, Power, and Control in Childbirth." Humanity & Society 35:376-389.
2010. Davis, Shannon N. and Sara B. Moore. "Bearing Children, Becoming Women: The Influence of Childbearing on Women's Gender Ideologies." International Journal of Sociology of the Family 26:77-91.
2023. Moore, Sara B., Miguel Montalva Barba, and Mathew Chetnik. “Fostering Community Through an LGBTQIA+ Learning Community for First-Year Students.” Presented at the Annual Conference on the First Year Experience, Los Angeles, CA.
2021. Vincent, Cindy S., Cynthia Lynch, and Sara B. Moore. “The Future of Service-Learning: Why Are We Still Using This Language?” Presented at the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement Conference. (Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
2021. Moore, Sara B. “Using Photovoice and Other Participatory Methods to Engage Youth in Food Justice and Health Equity Research.” Presented at the International School Health Education Conference. (Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
2020. Lynch, Cynthia, Sara B. Moore, and Robert Awkward. “Equitable Collaboration that Promotes Student Success, Personal Responsibility, and the Public Good.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC.
2019. Moore, Sara B. “Promoting Civic Learning, Civic Engagement, and Social Change through Critically-Engaged Civic Learning.” Presented at the Corporation for National and Community Service Office of Research and Evaluation Research Summit, Crystal City, VA.
2019. Moore, Sara B., Cynthia Lynch, Jake Lefker, and Cindy Vincent. “Rethinking Service Learning: Using Critically-Engaged Civic Learning to Promote Student Learning and Meaningful Social Change.” Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Sociological Society, Boston, MA.
Gardening, cooking, stained glass, horror movies.