Finn Mackay

Dr Finn Mackay is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences (HAS). Their research focuses on feminist theory, gender studies, queer theory, and LGBTQI+ identities, with a particular emphasis on female masculinities and the intersections of activism and academia.

Education:

• PhD (University of Bristol)
• MSc Social Policy Research (University of Bristol)
• MA Gender, Culture & Modernity (Goldsmiths College, University of London)
• BA Hons Women's Studies (Lancaster University)

Research Interests:

• Feminist activism
• Gender identity and borders within LGBTQI+ communities
• Lesbian and gay studies
• Animal rights

Awards:

• Emma Humphreys Memorial Prize (2010) for work against male violence against women and children.

Professional Roles:

• Trustee of the British Sociological Association (BSA)
• Trustee of the Feminist Archive
• Member of Bristol Women's Commission Safety Taskforce
• Worker's Educational Association Ambassador

PhD Supervision:

• Current advisees include Louis Gough (Environmental Veganism), Jen Martin (Drag Performance), and Nicole Skidmore (Queer Fan Fiction).

Publications:

• Author of Female Masculinities and the Gender Wars (2021)
• Contributor to The Guardian and academic journals

Labs/Teams:

Active in feminist networks such as the London Feminist Network (founded 2004) and revived London Reclaim the Night marches.