Doctoral Student

Changhye, a Ph.D. candidate in sociology, researches the intersections of sexual labor, social media, gig work, neoliberalism, and social policy. Her dissertation investigates how the sex industry has evolved alongside the rise of entrepreneurial approaches to sex work in the adult content market. For over a decade, she has collaborated with feminist organizations advocating for the decriminalization of sexual labor.

With a BA in sociology from the University of Seoul and master's degrees from both Chung-Ang University and Rutgers University, Changhye's academic work spans multiple methodologies. Her MA thesis analyzed how gendered nationalism shapes South Korea's migration policies through hierarchical ethnoracial classifications. At Rutgers, she produced two qualifying papers: a quantitative study revealing how individuals’ support for gender equality influences attitudes toward commercial sex within different policy frameworks, and an interpretive analysis exploring the emerging subjectivities and meanings that adult content creators develop through their discussions and experiences on OnlyFans.