Jo Littler

Jo Littler is a Professor in the Department of Media, Communications and Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London. She specializes in analyzing cultures of inequality, gender, race, and class across media and society. Her research interrogates neoliberalism, meritocracy myths, and social mobility, with a focus on care politics and cultural critique. Littler is co-editor of the European Journal of Cultural Studies and a judge for the Stuart Hall Essay Prize. She has held a Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2023-2024) and frequently speaks at academic and public events, including the Barbican and Young Vic.

• Key publications: Left Feminisms (2023), The Care Manifesto (2020), Against Meritocracy (2018)
• Research interests: Cultural studies, media studies, gender studies, social inequality, and political theory

Her work explores intersections of culture and power, including critiques of neoliberalism’s impact on social reproduction, celebrity culture, and digital media. She has contributed to debates on care economies, feminist solidarity, and the commodification of care during crises like the pandemic.

Littler’s recent projects include analyses of 'model minority authoritarianism' and the role of universities in carewashing. She has also engaged with contemporary phenomena like cleanfluencers and the rise of freelance feminism. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sociology, media studies, and political theory, addressing pressing social and cultural issues.