Ailsa Craig

Dr. Ailsa Craig is a full-time Professor in the Department of Sociology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. A cultural sociologist with expertise in gender and sexual diversity, inequality, and cultural economies, Dr. Craig has received multiple awards for her academic and activist work, including the Dean's Award for outstanding teaching at NYU and recognition as a 'Vagina Warrior' for gender-based violence advocacy.

Research Interests:

• Critical analysis of poets and poetry communities
• Queer and trans activism
• Critique of rationalist approaches to commitment
• Cultural economies and shared value systems

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar
• Dean's Award for outstanding teaching
• Two-time 'Vagina Warrior' recipient
• Community Leadership Marshall for St. John’s 2014 Pride Parade

Dr. Craig actively contributes to sociological discourse through editorial roles in the American Sociological Association’s Culture Section Newsletter and Sociological Forum. Her media engagement spans National Public Radio, The Globe and Mail, and CBC Radio.