Rebecca Whisnant

Rebecca Suzanne Whisnant is an American academic and philosopher. She currently serves as a professor and chair of the philosophy department at the University of Dayton. Whisnant earned her undergraduate degree in philosophy from Oberlin College in 1989, followed by a master's degree in 1992 and a Ph.D. in 2002, both in philosophy, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to her position at the University of Dayton, she taught at the University of Southern Indiana. Her primary areas of academic interest include ethical theory, feminist social theory, and the examination of sexual exploitation. She has authored and co-authored several books and articles on these topics, often engaging with feminist perspectives on issues such as pornography, prostitution, and violence against women.