Shannon Carter

Shannon Carter is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Central Florida's College of Sciences. Her work focuses on the intersections of reproduction, social inequalities, and healthcare, examining how structural and discursive processes shape health practices and access. Dr. Carter’s research critiques societal norms around mothering, breastfeeding, and transgender healthcare, emphasizing marginalized communities’ experiences.

Her research interests include the sociology of reproduction, healthcare inequities, and intersectionality. She employs critical discourse analysis and ethnographic methods to explore topics like breastfeeding materiality, racialized healthcare representations, and provider-patient dynamics for transgender youth.

Notable publications address breastfeeding discourses in media and law, the impact of anti-abortion legislation, and healthcare access disparities. Her book Sharing Milk co-authored with Beatriz M. Reyes-Foster, explores bio-communities through milk-sharing practices. Dr. Carter’s work bridges sociological theory with practical implications for policy and clinical practice.

Her advising and grants focus on reproductive justice and healthcare equity, though specific grant details are not provided. She is affiliated with UCF’s sociology department located in Howard Phillips Hall.