Rebecca M. Jordan-Young

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  • Rebecca M. Jordan-Young is an American feminist scientist and gender studies scholar whose work focuses on social medical science, sex, gender, sexuality, and epidemiology.

  • As an Associate Professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Barnard College, she challenges conventional understandings of biological determinism and gender differences.

  • Her research critically examines how scientific studies on sex and gender are conducted and interpreted, highlighting the influence of cultural biases on research outcomes.

  • Jordan-Young's work contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between biology, society, and gender identity.

Books by Rebecca M. Jordan-Young