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Lecturer in Sociology at Sussex. Interested in families, reproduction/fertility, work & care. Member of the FemQuant organising collective. She/her.

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Resist the temptation to address society-wide problems with individual solutions.

At best, they isolate and exhaust everyone who cares until many of them abandon the cause. At worst, they reinforce the very problem we wanted to solve.

10.03.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pronatalism, a Conversation with Nandita Bajaj and Michele Goodwin Shoshanna Ehlich interviews Nandita Bajaj and Michele Goodwin about pronatalism.

When billionaires warn that β€œcivilization” will end if women have fewer children, we should ask: Whose civilization? Our guests Nandita Bajaj and @michelebgoodwin.bsky.social connect Musk-style panic to white nationalism, eugenics, and patriarchal control.

04.03.2026 16:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What Are Feminist Quantitative Methods? New Frontiers in the Field - Frontiers This special issue ofΒ FrontiersΒ focuses on feminist quantitative research methods. We invite papers that examine the connections between feminist research, quantitative methods, intersectionality, and...

πŸ“’ Call for Papers: Special Issue of Frontiers focusing on feminist quantitative research methods. Editors invite papers that examine the connections between feminist research, quantitative methods, intersectionality, and epistemology. Deadline for extended abstract: 15 March 2026.

04.03.2026 10:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
March Newsletter Events FemQuantβ€”March Seminar: A Conversation with FemDem Tuesday, 3 March 202610-11:00 (EST) / 15-16:00 (GMT) / 16-17:00 (CET) Watch presentation recording here. This event is an opportunity to be in conversation with folks from the FemDem collective, hear about their plans, and chat about the future of feminist demographic research. The Feminist Demography CollectiveΒ is a group of scholars that seeks to advance the field of demography by critically assessing the historical roots of the field, pushing rigorous research informed by feminist theories, and demanding accountable research practices that are human- and community-centered.

The latest FemQuant Newsletter is out now!

03.03.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“£ Registration for our Feminist Demography pre-conference workshop at #PAA2026 is now live!

πŸ”Ž Learn more: www.feministdemography.org/event-list
πŸ“ Register: tinyurl.com/ktsh4b3s
🎀 Submit a flash talk: tinyurl.com/z3napf3a

Please share widely!

27.02.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Do I know anyone who is a) going to RGS this year and 2) would agree be on a panel for my book Borders, Citizenship, and Pregnancy?

You would get my undying gratitude, and a free copy of my book! Please share!
#AcademicSky
@isameier.bsky.social @jonnydarling.bsky.social @bordercrim.bsky.social

27.02.2026 15:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Coming up next week and there’s still time to sign up to join the conversation!

27.02.2026 10:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Home - Not in our name Not In our Name: Women in support of the trans+community

85k before the weekend folks for the excellent @nionwomen.bsky.social? You might have questions or concerns about sharing spaces, but hopefully you’ll look at what’s happening in the world (hello USA πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ) and conclude there is a more compassionate way. Sign and share here: notinourname.org.uk

26.02.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Positionality statements are relevant for all research Madeleine Pownall and Sebastian Cordoba make the case for reflexivity and positionality statements as important in all kinds of research Madeleine Pownall and Sebastian Cordoba make the case for refle...

Reflexivity and Positionality Statements in Quantitative Research

"Choices about research questions, data sources, analytical techniques, and interpretation are all influenced by researchers’ epistemological commitments, their lived experiences..."

By @maddipow.bsky.social & @scordoban.bsky.social

26.02.2026 07:32 πŸ‘ 29 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Seminar listing with two speech bubbles in pale teal on a swirly grey background. A conversation with FemDem, Feminist Demography Collective. Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10:00 (EST)/ 15:00 (GMT)/ 16:00 (CET)

Seminar listing with two speech bubbles in pale teal on a swirly grey background. A conversation with FemDem, Feminist Demography Collective. Tuesday 3 March 2026, 10:00 (EST)/ 15:00 (GMT)/ 16:00 (CET)

Join us for a conversation with @feministdemography.bsky.social on 3 March 2026. Online, free and open to all. More info and link to sign up: femquant.wordpress.com/seminar-seri...

20.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
FemQuant Seminar: Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany
FemQuant Seminar: Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany YouTube video by FemQuant

Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for @honoratabogusz.bsky.social's #FemQuantSeminar presentation and discussion on the Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany! For anyone who missed it, or might want to watch the presentation again, the recording is now available!

19.02.2026 17:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

For the second year, BSPS @bspsuk.bsky.social will host a session on queer demography!

It focuses on LGBTQIA+ populations, experiences, and demographic processes (e.g. dating, families, health).
Questions? Contact @mortenkthomsen.bsky.social or me.

Please share!
www.lse.ac.uk/internationa...

18.02.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Explore queerness, migration & heritage with Imogen Patel in a Design Your Own Identity Postcard workshop. Define how you wish to be seen β€” send the postcard to yourself or someone else.

πŸ“ Part of our Queer Migration Stories pop-up at the Royal Maritime Museum’s Fierce Queens evening.

18.02.2026 16:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

People seem to completely lose their social filters when it comes to repro curiosity

17.02.2026 23:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

We very intentionally launched S.A.F.E. on Valentine's Day because we know that helping people access safe abortions is an act of radical compassion and love. Happy birthday to us!

14.02.2026 20:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Destination: Love πŸ’Œ πŸ—ΊοΈ

People migrate for many reasons β€” safety, family, and new beginnings. Today, we’re sharing a few story discs shared by visitors that remind us how often love is the lead. Swipe to read. #Valentines

12.02.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happening today! The link to attend has just been emailed out to all who had signed up - if you've not received it please check your spam/ junk filter

12.02.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Dr David Davies holds his book β€žThe Regulation of Gender Stereotypes in Advertisingβ€œ which he discussed at the SEI book launch

Dr David Davies holds his book β€žThe Regulation of Gender Stereotypes in Advertisingβ€œ which he discussed at the SEI book launch

Dr David Davies of the University of Sussex with members of the audience at his book launch

Dr David Davies of the University of Sussex with members of the audience at his book launch

Yesterday, SEI hosted David Davies for the launch of his new monograph β€šThe Regulation of Gender Stereotypes in Advertisingβ€˜: www.routledge.com/The-Regulati...

12.02.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Coming up this week- Join us! The zoom link will be emailed out on the day of the event to everyone who has signed up in advance. More information and link to sign up here: femquant.wordpress.com/seminar-seri...

09.02.2026 15:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Simple System You Need to Thrive in Your Academic Career Discover the lessons I’ve learned from helping thousands of academics in the last 4 years, so you can boost your scientific writing and productivity mindfully, without sacrificing your life.

This is our most-watched FREE class. All to boost your scientific writing and change the way you manage your time 🎊 Click at the πŸ“Έ to sign in and watch the replay buff.ly/Jqgzf2f #AcademicSky #ECRchat #WomeninSTEM #AcWri #Postdoc #NewPI

05.02.2026 06:30 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This talk is next week and there is still time to sign up!

02.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happening March 3rd! Our next installment in the Critical Quantitative Methodologies Series will feature @bakerdphd.bsky.social. The talk is entitled: "Examining the Higher Education Policy Discourse through 75 Years of Congressional Hearing Testimony". Register at: vcu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

28.01.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

This Wednesday!! Come along 😊

26.01.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How about Abbott Elementary?

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Call for participants! Please share widely. Details comments. Thank you!

15.01.2026 15:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Event details on grey background with photo of speaker. Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany: The Moderating Role of Childcare. Dr. Honorata Bogusz, University of Warsaw. Thursday 12 February 2026, 10:00 (EST) / 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (CET). Website in main post

Event details on grey background with photo of speaker. Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany: The Moderating Role of Childcare. Dr. Honorata Bogusz, University of Warsaw. Thursday 12 February 2026, 10:00 (EST) / 15:00 (GMT) / 16:00 (CET). Website in main post

Join us 12 February for the next FemQuant seminar when we will be joined by @honoratabogusz.bsky.social who will present her paper on Deroutinization of Labor and Second Birth in West Germany: The Moderating Role of Childcare. Full details and link to sign up: femquant.wordpress.com/seminar-seri...

15.01.2026 07:35 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

Today! πŸ‘‡

14.01.2026 07:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Birth rates are never a problem. They can be symptoms of problems, but the signal is always indirect and muted by the fact that people have kids and don’t have kids for many different reasons!

14.01.2026 02:14 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Term card for FemQuant events spring 2026 with grey and black swirly abstract background. Monthly events listed: Wednesday 14 Jan Dr Hyojin Seo, King's College London, "Outsider orbit"; Thursday 12 Feb Dr. Honorata Bogusz, University of Warsaw, Deroutinization of Labour and Second Births; Tuesday 3 March A conversation with the Feminist Demography Collective; Tuesday 12 May Chae Kim, Cornell University, Abortion Access in the Post-Dobbs Era; Tuesday 23 June Panel: Navigating the peer review process with queer/ feminist quant research. All events online. For time, more information and to sign up see link in main post

Term card for FemQuant events spring 2026 with grey and black swirly abstract background. Monthly events listed: Wednesday 14 Jan Dr Hyojin Seo, King's College London, "Outsider orbit"; Thursday 12 Feb Dr. Honorata Bogusz, University of Warsaw, Deroutinization of Labour and Second Births; Tuesday 3 March A conversation with the Feminist Demography Collective; Tuesday 12 May Chae Kim, Cornell University, Abortion Access in the Post-Dobbs Era; Tuesday 23 June Panel: Navigating the peer review process with queer/ feminist quant research. All events online. For time, more information and to sign up see link in main post

Updated term card for FemQuant events this spring! And there is still time to sign up to join us for the first event tomorrow!

Full details and links to sign up here: femquant.wordpress.com/seminar-seri...

13.01.2026 10:42 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Global Politics of Abortion A conversation with leading experts on abortion and politics across the globe, followed by a reception.

I am so excited to be part of this event on the Global Politics of Abortion with the fabulous Dr Nayla Luz Vacarezza, Sarah of Ad’iyah Collective, Prof Sophie Harman & Dr Sydney Calkin

28th January. Be there! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-pol...

@qmulsse.bsky.social @profsophieharman.bsky.social

12.01.2026 13:10 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1