Dr. Ken Hanson
Sociology
Assistant Professor
Academic Credits
2022, PhD Sociology, University of Oregon
2017, MA Sociology, Kent State University
2015, BA Sociology, Seattle University
Academic Positions
University of Wyoming, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, Assistant Professor
Classes Taught (past & present)
- Deviant Behavior
- Self & Society
- Sociology of Mass Media
- Sex & Society
- Sociology of Religion
Research Interests
- Social Psychology
- Qualitative Methodologies
- Sex Tech
- Transgressive Sexualities
- New Media Practices
Research Experience
Dr. Hanson has worked on several research projects with domestic and international colleagues across the social sciences and humanities. Most recently, he has been working on a series of papers related to artificial intelligence, sexuality, emotions, and sex toys. A number of his articles focus specifically on sex doll users. Other work examines dating app users, the sex tech industry, Reddit, and social network analysis. His research has appeared in the following journals: Symbolic Interaction, Deviant Behavior, Sociological Inquiry, Sexuality & Culture, Contexts, Current Sexual Health Reports, Sociological Focus, and Sex Roles.
Other Activities
Outside of UW Dr. Hanson is a member of the American Sociological Association, the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction, and The International Congress on Love & Sex with Robots.
