Gillian Love

Gillian Love is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the School of Law, Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex. She teaches across a wide range of sociological subjects, including feminist theory, gender studies, social theory, and research methods. Since 2020, she has convened the MA Gender Studies programme and leads core modules such as Critical Reading in Advanced Gender Theory and Sex, Work and Reproduction.

• PhD in Sociology, University of Sussex (2017), ESRC-funded
• PG Cert in Higher Education, University of Sussex

Her research focuses on abortion, reproductive justice, gender-based violence, motherhood, embodiment, class, and feminist theory. She employs qualitative and life narrative methodologies to explore the socio-political dimensions of reproduction in neoliberal contexts. Her work critically engages with biopolitics, stigma, and structural inequality in reproductive healthcare and policy.

Her recent publications (2017–2024) reflect a consistent trajectory in feminist sociology, with increasing focus on trans pregnancy, ethical presence in research, and intersectional reproductive justice. The articles span journals in sociology, gender studies, public health, and social work, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach.

Gillian has served as a Research Fellow on the Universities Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence project and is currently a member of the Academic Advisory Group for APP Evaluations at the University of Sussex. She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and welcomes PhD supervision in her core research areas.

She has no listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. Her advisory and teaching roles underscore her active engagement in academic service and pedagogy.