About
Livi Dee is a Visiting Professor at the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, Department of History at Queen's University Belfast. Their research focuses on modern and post-war history, particularly oral histories related to reproductive rights, institutional abuse, and marginalized communities in Northern Ireland and England. Key areas include Invisible Labour: an oral history of unmarried pregnancy in Northern Ireland (1945–1990), and the anti-abortion campaign in England (1966–1989).
Dee's work bridges historical inquiry with contemporary social justice issues, emphasizing marginalized voices in institutions like mother and baby homes and Magdalene laundries. They have conducted research for Northern Ireland's official inquiry into these institutions, blending policy analysis with survivor narratives. Their publications address oral history methodologies, policy failures, and ethical debates in reproductive health and institutional reform.
Recent outputs include English Urban Commons (2023), exploring green space governance, and articles on navigating historical silences in survivor testimonies. Dee's research highlights intersections between political campaigns, medical ethics, and societal attitudes toward embodiment and personhood.
