Heather Hensman Kettrey

Heather Hensman Kettrey is an assistant professor of sociology at Clemson University. Her research interests include gender and sexuality, media and social problems, social movements and violence against women.

A drag queen holds a "Drag Queen Story Hour" during celebrations for Pride month on June 25, 2022. (ALLISON JOYCE/AFP via Getty Images)

Sociology scholars: Tennessee’s drag ban rehashes old culture war narratives

Heather Hensman Kettrey, Alyssa J. Davis

Portland Timbers fans set off red smoke in support of the NWSL womens soccer palyers as their ongoing protest over the sexual harrassment scandal by former Portland Thorns coach, Paul Riley, at during the Portland Timbers game Minnesota United first round MLS Cup Playoffs match on November 21, 2021, at Providence Park, Portland, OR (Diego Diaz/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Abuse in women’s pro soccer was an “open secret”: Why did so few speak out?

Heather Hensman Kettrey, Robert Marx

Brett Kavanaugh; Christine Blasey Ford (AP/Michale Reynolds)

“Bystander effect” and sexual assault: What the research says

Heather Hensman Kettrey, Robert Marx

How can women feel comfortable saying no when they are told they can’t say yes?

Heather Hensman Kettrey