She has taught and performed research at various institutions of higher education, and most recently (January 2007) earned the position of Director of the Women's Studies Program at Purdue University, where she is also a Professor of Sociology.
She has taught and performed research at various institutions of higher education, and most recently as Professor of Sociology and Director of International Affairs at Northeastern University. Previously she held the position of Director of the Women's Studies Program at Purdue University, where she was also a Professor of Sociology.