Adrienne Jones
Dr. Jones is a sociologist whose research broadly investigates poverty, inequality, and race in the American South. Her current projects examine legal financial obligations, indebtedness, and social policies. Dr. Jones teaches courses on legal financial obligations, contemporary social problems, qualitative methods, and US social welfare.
Adrienne Jones
Assistant Professor of Sociology
- Newcomb Hall 312
- P: 540-458-8012
- E: ajones@wlu.edu
Program Affiliations
Professor Jones is a sociologist broadly interested in the ways public policies shape life chances. She teaches courses on legal financial obligations, contemporary social problems, qualitative methods, and US social policy. Her classes equip students with the tools to examine and address complex societal problems.
Research
Professor Jones’ research explores legal financial obligations and the consequences of debt in the criminal legal system. Current projects explore debt-based driver’s license suspensions, transportation immobility, and the politics of debt forgiveness.