Cluster overview

The Feminism, Gender and Sexuality (FeGS) research cluster brings together internationally known scholars and early career researchers, including PhD students, who are committed to furthering the reputation which the Department of Sociology has built in this research field over the past 30 years. FeGS houses empirical and theoretical research, based on diverse and innovative methodologies, which explores and analyses how feminism, gender and sexuality intersect with other identities, social divisions and social movements, within local, national and transnational contexts.

Cluster members take a critical and inclusive approach in keeping up with current debates. Our research questions ever-enduring relations of power and social divisions, and engages with all gender categories. Members may belong to other research clusters in the department and collaborate closely with research centres and networks across and beyond the university, including the Centre for the Study of Women and Gender.

The cluster acts as a hub for intellectual and practical support, where members seek advice on their research ideas, ongoing projects and future plans. It also facilitates exchanges of knowledge and current research news with regard to sources of funding, writing grant proposals, journal and book publishing, events, public engagement and impact activities. We meet at least once a term.