Margot Abels

Margot Abels is an Associate Teaching Professor with a joint appointment in the Human Services Program and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program at Northeastern University's College of Social Sciences and Humanities. Her interdisciplinary work bridges medical sociology, inequality studies, and social justice frameworks to drive practical applications and social change through public health and policy interventions.

Education:

• PhD, Northeastern University
• MA, Sarah Lawrence College
• BA, The Johns Hopkins University

Research Interests: Her scholarship centers on medical sociology and inequality studies with specialized focus on gender and reproductive justice, examining domestic/international barriers to healthcare access through critical race theory, feminist theory, and human rights frameworks. She investigates LGBTQ+ issues including heterosexism and transphobia across institutional settings, integrating identity development theories and social movement analysis to advance anti-racism, cultural competence, and policy reform within nonprofit and public service contexts.

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