Hershey, Pennsylvania
New York, New YorkBeijing, China

Monica Bixby Radu

Monica Radu is an Associate Professor at Southeast Missouri State University in the Department of Criminal Justice, Social Work, and Sociology. Specializing in the critical examination of social inequality, Dr. Radu teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses. Her instructional focus encompasses key sociological topics such as work and family conflict, social stratification and inequality, racial and ethnic relations, social problems, and deviant social behavior. Beyond traditional pedagogy, Dr. Radu is committed to fostering conducive learning environments. She has delivered presentations emphasizing critical reflection for enhanced student engagement, empowerment strategies for parenting scholars, and flexible, empathetic support tailored to non-traditional students. In the realm of research, Dr. Radu investigates various facets of social issues, with a particular emphasis on bullying, intimate partner violence, work-family conflict, and the dynamics of crowdfunding. Her recent scholarly contribution includes co-editing a book titled Race, Racism, and Inequality in the Digital Age, which examines the complex interplay of these societal elements.

Publications

Caught Between Career and Caregiving: Unpacking the Sociological Dynamics of Toxic Workplaces for Working Parents
Caught Between Career and Caregiving: Unpacking the Sociological Dynamics of Toxic Workplaces for Working Parents
Monica Bixby Radu, Sydney M. Provo. © 2025. 28 pages.
This chapter examines the significant challenges faced by working parents who must balance their professional responsibilities with family obligations in today's society. In...
The Dynamics of School Diversity, Learner Experiences, and the Shifting Landscape of Educational Inclusion
The Dynamics of School Diversity, Learner Experiences, and the Shifting Landscape of Educational Inclusion
Monica Bixby Radu, Angela Nelson, Deanna Rundle. © 2025. 28 pages.
Education serves as a catalyst for social mobility, enabling individuals to transcend socio-economic barriers and improve their life prospects. Yet, educational systems may...
Cyberbullies and Cyberpunks, Oh My: Examining Cyberbullying Through a Domestic and International Lens
Cyberbullies and Cyberpunks, Oh My: Examining Cyberbullying Through a Domestic and International Lens
Songyon Shin, Joshua T. Shadwick, Kristen N. Sobba, Monica Bixby Radu. © 2023. 24 pages.
For decades, cyberbullying has been acknowledged as a social phenomenon that poses adverse effects on victims. Scholarship generally defines cyberbullying as repeated behaviors...
Social Media and Social Movements: Strengths, Challenges, and Implications for the Future
Social Media and Social Movements: Strengths, Challenges, and Implications for the Future
Sheldondra J. Brown, Grace M. Babcock, Monica Bixby Radu. © 2023. 11 pages.
Because of the increasing importance of the link between social media and social movements, recent research attempts to bridge the gap between media studies and sociological...
Bullying Victimization Among Disabled Students: A Review of Victimization, Perpetration, and Prevention
Bullying Victimization Among Disabled Students: A Review of Victimization, Perpetration, and Prevention
Kristen N. Sobba, Songyon Shin, Monica Bixby Radu, Joshua T. Shadwick. © 2023. 23 pages.
Bullying victimization has caused devastating effects, from physical and mental health issues to suicides and school shootings. There is a plethora of research on this topic;...
Building Stronger Connections Among Students, Families, and Schools to Promote School Safety
Building Stronger Connections Among Students, Families, and Schools to Promote School Safety
Monica Bixby Radu, Kristen N. Sobba, Sarah A. Kuborn, Brenda Prochaska. © 2022. 14 pages.
Safe schools help promote positive social, academic, and educational outcomes. Research consistently suggests that students tend to be most successful in schools where they feel...
How Theoretical Frameworks Inform the Understanding of the Relationship Between Gender and Cyberbullying
How Theoretical Frameworks Inform the Understanding of the Relationship Between Gender and Cyberbullying
Monica Bixby Radu, Alexandria L. Rook. © 2022. 12 pages.
Over the past two decades, bullying has received a lot of negative attention, with educators, parents, and youths expressing concerns regarding bullying at schools. However...
Examining the Victim-Offender Overlap: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Contribute to Violent Offending?
Examining the Victim-Offender Overlap: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Contribute to Violent Offending?
Monica Bixby Radu. © 2022. 21 pages.
Because of the negative consequences associated with adolescent behavioral problems, such as violence, more research is needed that focuses on the interconnectedness between...
How Theoretical Frameworks Inform the Understanding of the Relationship Between Gender and Cyberbullying
How Theoretical Frameworks Inform the Understanding of the Relationship Between Gender and Cyberbullying
Monica Bixby Radu, Alexandria L. Rook. © 2021. 11 pages.
Over the past two decades, bullying has received a lot of negative attention, with educators, parents, and youths expressing concerns regarding bullying at schools. However...
Social Media and Social Movements: Strengths, Challenges, and Implications for the Future
Social Media and Social Movements: Strengths, Challenges, and Implications for the Future
Sheldondra J. Brown, Grace M. Babcock, Monica Bixby Radu. © 2021. 10 pages.
Because of the increasing importance of the link between social media and social movements, recent research attempts to bridge the gap between media studies and sociological...
Educational Disparities Among Marginalized Groups of Students: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Impede Students' Educational Attainment?
Educational Disparities Among Marginalized Groups of Students: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Impede Students' Educational Attainment?
Monica Bixby Radu. © 2021. 25 pages.
Parents play a critical role in shaping their children's educational outcomes. Scholars identify parental resources, family background, and capital investments in children as...
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks for CRT Pedagogy
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks for CRT Pedagogy
Michelle Kilburn, Monica Bixby Radu, Martha Henckell. © 2021. 21 pages.
Online courses have the ability to connect learners and faculty from across the globe. Understanding the role of diversity as it relates to the pedagogical development of courses...
The Aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting: How Survivors and Their Loved Ones Demonstrate Worthiness of Assistance Through Crowdfunding
The Aftermath of the 2017 Las Vegas Mass Shooting: How Survivors and Their Loved Ones Demonstrate Worthiness of Assistance Through Crowdfunding
Monica Bixby Radu, Sarah Kuborn, Lisa McManus. © 2020. 14 pages.
Mass shootings are catastrophic events that terrorize individuals, families, and communities. Research suggests that there are numerous negative consequences associated with a...
Examining the Victim-Offender Overlap: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Contribute to Violent Offending?
Examining the Victim-Offender Overlap: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Contribute to Violent Offending?
Monica Bixby Radu. © 2019. 21 pages.
Because of the negative consequences associated with adolescent behavioral problems, such as violence, more research is needed that focuses on the interconnectedness between...
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks for CRT Pedagogy
Conceptual and Theoretical Frameworks for CRT Pedagogy
Michelle Kilburn, Monica Bixby Radu, Martha Henckell. © 2019. 21 pages.
Online courses have the ability to connect learners and faculty from across the globe. Understanding the role of diversity as it relates to the pedagogical development of courses...
Educational Disparities Among Marginalized Groups of Students: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Impede Students' Educational Attainment?
Educational Disparities Among Marginalized Groups of Students: Do Bully Victimization and Unsafe Schools Impede Students' Educational Attainment?
Monica Bixby Radu. © 2018. 27 pages.
Parents play a critical role in shaping their children's educational outcomes. Scholars identify parental resources, family background, and capital investments in children as...