Karie Cross Riddle, PhD

Drawing upon feminism's concept of intersectionality, I maintain an intersectional classroom. This means that, regardless of topic, I endeavor to present views that come from multiple social locations: varied nations, racial and ethnic identities, genders, religions, and abilities. Whether I am teaching political theory, comparative politics, peace and conflict studies, or international development, I see this diversity as vital to the learning process. An intersectional classroom is likewise interdisciplinary, inviting voices from many departments to contribute, even in an upper-level course for a niche subfield. My interdisciplinary background in peace studies and international development has taught me that no topic can be understood in isolation from others.