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Amy Blackstone is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Maine, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a B.A. from Luther College (1994) and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Minnesota (2003). Her research and teaching focus on gender, work, food systems, and family dynamics, with a notable emphasis on the childfree movement. She has served as a consultant on workplace sexual harassment cases and her work has been featured in major media outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic.
Dr. Blackstone authored Childfree by Choice (2019), a seminal book exploring the growing cultural shift toward voluntary childlessness. This work examines societal pressures, gender roles, and environmental impacts of childfree choices. She has taught courses on the Sociology of Food at UMaine and in Italy, reflecting her interdisciplinary interests.
Her research bridges academic and public discourse, challenging pronatalist assumptions and advocating for inclusive family definitions. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her media engagements and scholarly publications underscore her influence in gender and family studies.
