History of Michael Kimmel in Timeline

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Michael Kimmel is an American sociologist specializing in gender studies, particularly masculinities. He founded the academic journal *Men and Masculinities* and the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook University. A longtime feminist and spokesman for NOMAS, Kimmel advocated for men's role in promoting gender equality. In 2018, he faced public accusations of sexual harassment and retired from his position while Title IX charges were pending, though no charges were ultimately filed.

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February 26, 1951: Michael Kimmel Born

On February 26, 1951, Michael Scott Kimmel was born. He is an American retired sociologist specializing in gender studies.

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1972: Graduated from Vassar College

In 1972, Michael Kimmel earned an A.B. with distinction from Vassar College.

1974: Earned M.A. from Brown University

In 1974, Michael Kimmel earned an M.A. from Brown University.

1981: Received Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley

In 1981, Michael Kimmel received a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, with a dissertation titled "Absolutism and its Discontents: Fiscal Crisis and Political Opposition in Seventeenth Century France and England."

1982: Assistant Professor at Rutgers University

In 1982, Michael Kimmel worked as assistant professor of sociology at Rutgers University.

1986: Left Rutgers University

In 1986, Michael Kimmel left Rutgers University.

1987: Joined Stony Brook University Faculty

In 1987, Michael Kimmel joined the Stony Brook University faculty.

1992: Founded Masculinities journal

In 1992, Michael Kimmel founded the journal Masculinities, which was associated with the American Men's Studies Association.

1992: Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley

In 1992, Michael Kimmel returned to the University of California, Berkeley, as a visiting professor.

1993: Founded Masculinities journal

In 1993, Michael Kimmel founded the journal Masculinities, which was associated with the American Men's Studies Association.

1993: Voted 'Best Professor'

In the academic year 1992–1993, Michael Kimmel was voted "Best Professor" on campus by The Daily Californian.

1994: End of Visiting Professorship at UC Berkeley

In 1994, Michael Kimmel's visiting professorship at the University of California, Berkeley, concluded.

1998: Men and Masculinities Journal

In 1998, the journal Men and Masculinities was picked up by SAGE Publications, becoming one of the first academic journals focused on men, with Michael Kimmel as its editor.

2004: Co-edited Men and Masculinities: a Social, Cultural and Historical Encyclopedia

In 2004, Michael Kimmel co-edited Men and Masculinities: a Social, Cultural and Historical Encyclopedia, which was named "Best of Reference 2004" by the New York Public Library.

2004: Carnegie Corporation Scholarship

In 2004, Michael Kimmel was one of 15 scholars chosen for innovative scholarship by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. His research title was "Globalization and its Mal(e)contents: The Gendered Moral and Political Economy of the Extreme Right".

2005: Co-edited The Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities

In 2005, Michael Kimmel co-edited The Handbook of Studies on Men and Masculinities.

2008: Published Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men

In 2008, Michael Kimmel published Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men.

Guyland: The Perilous World Where Boys Become Men

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2010: Published Men's Lives (8th edition)

In 2010, Michael Kimmel published Men's Lives, 8th edition.

Men's Lives

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2011: Published The Gendered Society (4th edition)

In 2011, Michael Kimmel published The Gendered Society, 4th edition.

The Gendered Society

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2012: Published Manhood: a Cultural History (3rd edition)

In 2012, Michael Kimmel published Manhood: a Cultural History, 3rd edition.

Manhood in America: A Cultural History

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2013: Founded Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities

In 2013, Michael Kimmel founded the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook University, where he became the executive director.

2018: Accusations of Sexual Harassment

In 2018, Michael Kimmel was publicly accused of sexual harassment. He filed for retirement while Title IX charges were pending; no charges were subsequently filed.

2018: Accusations of Sexual Harassment and Delay of Award

Just before receiving the American Sociological Association's Jessie Bernard Award in 2018, Michael Kimmel was accused of sexual harassment. He delayed receipt of the award, giving his accusers six months to file a complaint.