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Dr. Julia Carter is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of the West of England (UWE), affiliated with the HAS - Health and Social Sciences department. Her research focuses on marriage, relationships, families, gender, heterosexuality, and cultural traditions, particularly weddings. She has collaborated with institutions like the University of Bradford, Hull, Cardiff, and York, as well as organizations like eHarmony to produce reports on dating trends in Bristol. Current projects include mixed-sex civil partnerships and the sociocultural significance of weddings.
Dr. Carter’s research interests emphasize the intersection of intimacy, social change, and gender dynamics. She has explored topics such as living-apart-together relationships, the role of tradition in marriage, and the gendered norms embedded in wedding practices. Her work often critiques existing social structures and advocates for equality in personal and family life.
Publications highlight themes of love, commitment, and social policy. Recent work includes analyzing civil partnerships as a pathway to equality and examining the cultural and personal dimensions of weddings. Collaborations with diverse academic and industry partners underscore her commitment to bridging theoretical and applied research.
- Education: PhD in Sociology, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Teaching: Sociology of Family Life, Research Methods, Cultural Sociology
- Key Projects: Bristol Love Report (with eHarmony), Mixed-Sex Civil Partnerships Study
