Karen Cuthbert

Dr. Karen Cuthbert is a Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Social and Political Sciences. A Glasgow alumni, she holds a PhD from the same department, focusing on gendered nonsexualities. Her research explores intersections of gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity, employing innovative qualitative methods. She sits on the editorial board of The Sociological Review and is a committed socialist-feminist scholar advocating for epistemological justice in academia.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology, University of Glasgow
• MRes in Sociology, University of Glasgow
• PhD in Sociology, University of Glasgow

Research Interests: Gender inequalities, asexuality studies, queer theory, autism advocacy, creative methodologies, and disability studies. Her recent work emphasizes autistic epistemologies and ethical research practices.

Professional Activities:

• Editorial board member, The Sociological Review
• Member, British Sociological Association

Teaching & Supervision: Leads modules on gender, sexuality, and research methods. Currently supervises three PhD students focusing on menstruation, autism, and ukulele communities.