Simona Sharoni (Hebrew: סימונה שרוני; born 1961) is a feminist scholar and activist[1] who is currently Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies at Merrimack College.

In 1989 she moved to the United States to pursue doctoral studies, and holds a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University.

[18][19] On April 5, 2018, while attending the annual conference of the International Studies Association (ISA), Richard Ned Lebow, a Professor at King's College London and Sharoni were on a crowded elevator when someone in the elevator offered to press their floor buttons; in response, Lebow jokingly answered, "ladies’ lingerie."

Following that, Sharoni filed a complaint against him, arguing that his use of sexual innuendo in a public space at an academic conference was a violation of ISA's Code of Conduct.

Marcus also quoted an email from Sharoni saying that “political correctness” was nothing more than a "blanket excuse by those who refuse to rethink and change their racist, sexist and homophobic beliefs and practices.

From inappropriate jokes in public spaces to unwanted sexual advances and assault, men in positions of power are outraged when they are being held accountable, even if the sanction is as minor as a request for an apology."

Sharoni said that in response, she had received hate mail, and that this was an example of "the impact on women and other marginalized groups" who witness abuse, and would discourage them from speaking up, even if they follow written policy and even if they are right.

Lebow said that Sharoni and ISA should have tried to resolve the matter informally, since "international relations scholars know that dialogue is the first step in addressing conflict and coercion the last.