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Sarah Leaney is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Brighton. She teaches core sociological courses such as 'Sociological Imaginations' and 'Researching Social and Cultural Life,' integrating theory with everyday experience and contemporary social issues. Her pedagogy emphasizes active learning, critical engagement, and the application of sociology as a tool for social change.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Sussex
- MSc in Social Research Methods, University of Sussex
- BA in Sociology, University of Sussex
Sarah's research centers on classed identities, particularly the lived experiences of residents on British council estates. She draws on ethnographic methods and Bourdieusian theory, especially the concept of habitus, to explore how place, affect, and social structures shape identity. Her work critically engages with neoliberalism, stigmatization, and the politics of representation.
Her recent publications span topics including urban marginalization, ethnographic ethics, feminist methodology, and the impact of neoliberal policies on education and housing. These works reflect a consistent focus on inequality, embodiment, and qualitative inquiry in urban and educational contexts.
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Sarah supervises doctoral research in classed inequalities, urban sociology, and ethnographic methods. She has contributed to research projects such as Brighton and Hove Common Ambition: Coproducing the Homeless Health Care System, where she served as a Co-Investigator. She also organizes academic events, including the conference A Right to Home?, reflecting her commitment to community-engaged scholarship.
She is actively involved in research collaborations focused on social housing, exclusion, and the dynamics of place-based identities, forming a strong network across sociology, urban studies, and critical education research.
