Sarah Bostic

Sarah Bostic is a Lecturer and PhD candidate in Sociology at the University of Cincinnati. Her research focuses on medical sociology, fatness, disability, and gender/sexuality studies. She holds advanced degrees including a Master of Humanities (Wright State University) and a BA in Sociology and Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies (Wright State University).

Education:

• PhD Sociology, University of Cincinnati (current)
• Master of Humanities, Wright State University (2019)
• Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude), Wright State University (2017)
• Sociology Certificate in Diversity and Social Inequality, Wright State University (2017)
• Associate of Arts, Sinclair Community College (2014)

Research Interests:

• Medical sociology and healthcare equity
• Sociopolitics of fatness and body image
• Gender and sexuality studies
• Reproductive justice
• Disability advocacy
• Patient-provider communication dynamics

Awards:

• Master of Humanities Outstanding Graduate Student (2019)
• Annual Top Scholar Award (2017)
• Most Outstanding Senior in Sociology (2017)

Teaching & Service: Taught courses on family sociology, gender studies, and sexual health. Served as Disability Division Communications Liaison for the Society for the Study of Social Problems and mentored students through Wright State's LGBTQA Affairs office.