Kathleen Broussard

Kathleen Broussard is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina, with affiliations in Women's and Gender Studies. Her research examines reproductive health decision-making, abortion access, and healthcare inequalities using mixed methods approaches.

Education:

• Ph.D. Sociology, University of Texas at Austin (2022)
• M.A. Sociology, University of Chicago (2013)
• B.A. Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin (2009)

Her work centers on how individuals navigate reproductive constraints, analyzing structural barriers in healthcare systems. Current NIH-funded projects investigate unrealized fertility patterns across demographic groups.

Publications demonstrate methodological innovation in studying sensitive health topics, with recent work on TikTok abortion discourse and remote interviewing techniques during the pandemic. Research consistently bridges academic scholarship and policy impact, cited in Supreme Court amicus briefs.

Awards:

• ACLS and Howard Foundation Fellowships
• American Sociological Association Paper Awards
• Society of Family Planning Research Grant

She currently advises graduate students on reproductive governance and healthcare inequality projects. Teaches courses including Reproductive Health & Rights and Population Perspectives on Gender.

Leads the Critical Ecologies Lab researching reproductive justice frameworks. Collaborates with clinical researchers through the Carolina Population Center at UNC-Chapel Hill.