Eric Swank is an Associate Professor of Practice in Social and Cultural Analysis at Arizona State University. With over 65 publications, Swank writes on the ways that stigmatized populations accept and challenge social inequalities. In addressing issues of discrimination and agency, his research explores the ways that institutional biases and community resources are related to minority stress, LGBT activism, feminist identities, sexual compliance, and color-blind racism. His works appear in Sex Roles, Social Science Research, Archives of Sexual Behavior, Journal of Homosexuality, Research in Higher Education and other top journals. Finally, Eric Swank is the Associate Director of NCUIRE, the ASU West program that encourages and funds undergraduate research experiences.
Email: eric.swank@asu.edu
Email: eric.swank@asu.edu
Recent Publications
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2023. “Who Counts as a Sexual Partner? Women’s Criteria for Defining and Sorting Through Their Sexual Histories.” Psychology & Sexuality, 14, 1, 190-202.
[Swank, Eric, and Breanne Fahs. 2022. “Sexual Identities and Reactions to Black Lives Matter." Sexuality Research & Social Policy 19, 1954–1967.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2022. “Friends or Foes? U.S. Women’s Perceptions of Racial Justice and the Black Lives Matter Protests During COVID-19.” Journal of Women, Politics & Policy, 43, 4: 446-462.
Swank, Eric, and Fahs, Breanne. 2022. “I’ll Take the Check! A Longitudinal Replication Analysis of Gender Biases in Bill placement from Restaurant Servers." Journal of Gender Studies, 31, 3: 377-389.
Swank, Eric. 2022. “Marriage and Political Engagements Across Sexual Identities. In The Social Science of Same-Sex Marriage: LGBT People and Their Relationships in the Era of Marriage Equality (Ed. Aaron Hoy), pp. 217-234, Routledge Press.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2021. “Refusals, Reciprocity, and Sexual Labor: Women discuss Negotiations around Oral and Anal Sex.” Sexuality & Culture. 25: 217-234.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2021. “Menstrual Knowledge and Understandings of Normal and Extreme Bleeding: College Students’ Overestimation of the Typical Amount of Menstrual Blood.” Women’s Reproductive Health. 8, 2: 115-136.
Swank, Eric. 2021. “The Gender Conservatism of Prolife Activists.” Journal of Women, Politics & Policy. 42, 2:124-137.
Swank, Eric, Atteberry-Ash, Brittanie, Coulombe, Simone, and Woodford, Michael. 2020. “Sexual Identity and Protesting among College Students: Exploring Political Distinctiveness Mediation Factors.” Social Justice Research, 33: 352-378.
Fahs, Breanne, Swank, Eric, and Shambe, Ayanna 2020. “‘I Just Go With It’: Negotiating Sexual Desire Discrepancies for Women in Partnered Relationships.” Sex Roles, 83:226-239.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2020. “Making Space for a (Rebellious) Undergraduate Feminist Research Group.” Equity & Excellence in Education. 53:1-2, 244-258.
Swank, Eric. 2019. “The Political Distinctiveness of Gays and Lesbians: Explaining Protest actions across Sexual Identities.” Politics, Groups & Identities, 7:1-20.
Swank, Eric. 2019. “Sexual Identities and Racial Attitudes among Black, Latinx, and White Individuals.” Journal of Bisexuality. 19: 305-33.
Swank, Eric and Fahs, Breanne. 2019. “Explaining the Sexuality Gap in Protest Participation.” Journal of Homosexuality, 66: 324-348.
Swank, Eric. 2018 “Sexual Identities and Participation in Liberal and Conservative Social Movements.” Social Science Research, 74:176-186.
Swank, Eric. 2018. “Who Voted for Hillary Clinton? Sexual Identities, Gender, and Family Influences.” Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 14: 21-42.
Online First/Accepted
Swank, Eric, and Breanne Fahs. “Sexual Identities and Reactions to Black Lives Matter." Sexuality Research & Social Policy
Atteberry-Ash, Brittanie, Swank, Eric, and Jessica R. Williams. “Sexual Identities and Political Protesting among Social Work Students.” Accepted at Journal of Policy and Practice.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. “Who Counts as a Sexual Partner? Women’s Criteria for Defining and Sorting Through Their Sexual Histories.” Psychology & Sexuality
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2023. “Who Counts as a Sexual Partner? Women’s Criteria for Defining and Sorting Through Their Sexual Histories.” Psychology & Sexuality, 14, 1, 190-202.
[Swank, Eric, and Breanne Fahs. 2022. “Sexual Identities and Reactions to Black Lives Matter." Sexuality Research & Social Policy 19, 1954–1967.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2022. “Friends or Foes? U.S. Women’s Perceptions of Racial Justice and the Black Lives Matter Protests During COVID-19.” Journal of Women, Politics & Policy, 43, 4: 446-462.
Swank, Eric, and Fahs, Breanne. 2022. “I’ll Take the Check! A Longitudinal Replication Analysis of Gender Biases in Bill placement from Restaurant Servers." Journal of Gender Studies, 31, 3: 377-389.
Swank, Eric. 2022. “Marriage and Political Engagements Across Sexual Identities. In The Social Science of Same-Sex Marriage: LGBT People and Their Relationships in the Era of Marriage Equality (Ed. Aaron Hoy), pp. 217-234, Routledge Press.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2021. “Refusals, Reciprocity, and Sexual Labor: Women discuss Negotiations around Oral and Anal Sex.” Sexuality & Culture. 25: 217-234.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2021. “Menstrual Knowledge and Understandings of Normal and Extreme Bleeding: College Students’ Overestimation of the Typical Amount of Menstrual Blood.” Women’s Reproductive Health. 8, 2: 115-136.
Swank, Eric. 2021. “The Gender Conservatism of Prolife Activists.” Journal of Women, Politics & Policy. 42, 2:124-137.
Swank, Eric, Atteberry-Ash, Brittanie, Coulombe, Simone, and Woodford, Michael. 2020. “Sexual Identity and Protesting among College Students: Exploring Political Distinctiveness Mediation Factors.” Social Justice Research, 33: 352-378.
Fahs, Breanne, Swank, Eric, and Shambe, Ayanna 2020. “‘I Just Go With It’: Negotiating Sexual Desire Discrepancies for Women in Partnered Relationships.” Sex Roles, 83:226-239.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. 2020. “Making Space for a (Rebellious) Undergraduate Feminist Research Group.” Equity & Excellence in Education. 53:1-2, 244-258.
Swank, Eric. 2019. “The Political Distinctiveness of Gays and Lesbians: Explaining Protest actions across Sexual Identities.” Politics, Groups & Identities, 7:1-20.
Swank, Eric. 2019. “Sexual Identities and Racial Attitudes among Black, Latinx, and White Individuals.” Journal of Bisexuality. 19: 305-33.
Swank, Eric and Fahs, Breanne. 2019. “Explaining the Sexuality Gap in Protest Participation.” Journal of Homosexuality, 66: 324-348.
Swank, Eric. 2018 “Sexual Identities and Participation in Liberal and Conservative Social Movements.” Social Science Research, 74:176-186.
Swank, Eric. 2018. “Who Voted for Hillary Clinton? Sexual Identities, Gender, and Family Influences.” Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 14: 21-42.
Online First/Accepted
Swank, Eric, and Breanne Fahs. “Sexual Identities and Reactions to Black Lives Matter." Sexuality Research & Social Policy
Atteberry-Ash, Brittanie, Swank, Eric, and Jessica R. Williams. “Sexual Identities and Political Protesting among Social Work Students.” Accepted at Journal of Policy and Practice.
Fahs, Breanne and Swank, Eric. “Who Counts as a Sexual Partner? Women’s Criteria for Defining and Sorting Through Their Sexual Histories.” Psychology & Sexuality
Research Cited at CNN in 2022
These male politicians are pushing for women who receive abortions to be punished with prison time
New Queer and Sexuality degree at ASU West.
Get a Social and Cultural analysis degree that concentrates on homophobia, LGBT social movements, health issues among sexual minorities, Queer theories and much more. For more information on the type of classes offered and requirements to graduate, email me or click on this link.
These male politicians are pushing for women who receive abortions to be punished with prison time
New Queer and Sexuality degree at ASU West.
Get a Social and Cultural analysis degree that concentrates on homophobia, LGBT social movements, health issues among sexual minorities, Queer theories and much more. For more information on the type of classes offered and requirements to graduate, email me or click on this link.
