Joe Strong

Joe Strong (he/him) is a Lecturer at the Department of International Development, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His research focuses on the intersections of masculinities, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and reproductive justice. He teaches on the Health and International Development MSc program and employs mixed-methods feminist demography frameworks.

Research Interests: Strong’s work examines how constructions of masculinity influence reproductive healthcare access, with a particular emphasis on abortion, emergency contraception, and pregnancy recognition. His studies span diverse contexts such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Bangladesh (Cox’s Bazar), Poland, and the United States, often incorporating gender-transformative workshops and critical methodological analyses of demographic data.

Scientific Awards:

• LSE Knowledge Exchange and Impact (KEI) award

Current Collaborations: He partners with feminist collectives, NGOs like Act for Change, and the World Health Organization (WHO) to analyze reproductive injustice and improve maternal, newborn, and child healthcare. His upcoming projects include queering demographic research and studying abortion trajectories during pandemics and climate-related crises.