About
Norman Riley is a Lecturer at the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Essex. His work intersects veganism, non-human animal studies, and working-class communities, with a focus on social and cultural dynamics.
- MA Sociological Research Methods, University of Essex (2021)
- MSc Human Rights, London School of Economics and Political Sciences (2018)
- Postgraduate Certificate International Relations, Staffordshire University (2012)
- BA (Hons) Modern Languages, University of Essex (2005)
Research interests include consumption patterns, speciesism, and class-based perceptions of veganism, particularly in UK working-class contexts. His work explores how climate change mitigation strategies, such as plant-based diets, are received across socioeconomic groups.
Publications highlight media representations of veganism and geographies of multispecies interactions, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach combining sociology, environmental studies, and human rights frameworks.
Contact: ngrile@essex.ac.uk | Colchester Campus
