Childhood and Education Journey of Michael Kimmel in Timeline

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Michael Kimmel

An overview of the childhood and early education of Michael Kimmel, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

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.

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: Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley

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

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.

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.