Deborah Merrill, Ph.D.

Deborah Merrill, Ph.D.

Keynote Speaker: Clark University Sociology Professor & Author of "When Your Gay or Lesbian Child Marries"

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Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. Biography

Ms. Merrill received a B.A. from Bowdoin College in 1984 and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Brown University in 1988 and 1991, respectively. She was later a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Gerontology and Health Care Research, also at Brown University. Ms. Merrill has been at Clark since 1992. She is also affiliated with the Women's and Gender Studies Program.

Ms. Merrill's primary interests and training in sociology lie within the fields of family, aging, medical sociology, and demography. She is currently studying same sex marriage and its implications for relationships between parents and adult children.

Ms. Merrill's articles appear in "Social Forces," "Research on Aging," "Journal of Social and Personal Relationships," "Journal of Aging" and "Health and Ethnic Groups." Her books include "When Your Children Marry: How Marriage Changes Relationships with Adult Children," "Mothers-in-law and Daughters-in-law: Understanding the Relationsip and What Makes them Friends or Foe," and 2016's "'When Your Gay or Lesbian Child Marries."

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  • What topics does Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. speak about?

    Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Family & Parenting, Diversity & Inclusion, Social Sciences and Professors.
  • Where does Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. travel from?

    Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. generally travels from Worcester, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Deborah Merrill, Ph.D.?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Deborah Merrill, Ph.D. or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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