Dr. Nancy Ross

Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, Utah Tech University

Dr. Nancy Ross

Biography

Dr. Nancy Ross is an Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Utah Tech University. Her research explores the intersections of material culture, gender, and religion, with a particular focus on the lived experiences of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Forthcoming Book

Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret

Mormon Garments Book Cover

Nancy Ross, Jessica Finnigan, and Larissa Kanno Kindred

Drawing on a survey of over 4,500 Church members, this book explores the multifaceted meanings and experiences of Mormon garments. It examines how belief and gender intersect with feelings of secrecy, shame, and obedience, offering an intimate look at a central but misunderstood practice.

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