Sara R. Farris

Sara R. Farris is a Reader in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, with a focus on migration, gender, and the political economy of care. She serves as Chair of the Research and Enterprise Network Committee and Co-Director of Research and Co-Chair of the Anti-Racism Committee. Her work has been funded by institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, the European Commission, the British Academy, and the Leverhulme Trust.

Educational Background

• PhD in Methodology of the Social Sciences, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (2007)

Research Interests
Sara's research explores the intersection of migration, gender, and social reproduction, particularly the role of migrant and racialized labor in care economies. Her concept of femonationalism analyzes how feminist themes are mobilized by nationalist parties in anti-immigration campaigns. She also investigates the financialization of care services and the racialization of sexism.

Scientific Awards and Grants

• 2007: Gianni Statera Foundation Award for Best Study on Immigration in Italy
• Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2017-2018)
• British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grants (2022)
• European Commission (Marie Curie and Daphne III programmes)

Advising and Publications
Sara supervises research projects on migration, gender, and care, contributing to journals like Gender, Work and Organisation, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and The Sociological Review. Her documentary CorporateCARE in London examines care workers' experiences in privatized sectors.

Labs and Collaborations
She is affiliated with the Centre for Feminist Research and collaborates with international institutions (LSE, Columbia University, University of Venice). Her editorial roles include Work, Employment and Society and advisory boards for five global academic bodies.