Kate Themen

Dr. Kate Themen is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on gender dynamics in sport, particularly women’s football, feminist epistemologies, and qualitative research methodologies.

• Research Interests: Gender and Sport, Feminist Epistemologies, Narratives in Qualitative Research, Sociological Research Methods, Political Economy of Sport
• Academic Leadership: Admissions Tutor, Co-unit Leader for Research Crime and Society

Her publications explore themes such as third-space narratives, gendered experiences in football, and the role of physical capital in mixed-sex sports. Recent work analyzes sensory modalities in track cycling and the cultural impact of cycling communities.

Scientific Awards

• Holds a Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellowship

Dr. Themen’s scholarship bridges sociology, gender studies, and sports policy, emphasizing reflexivity in research design and the intersection of cultural identity with athletic participation.