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Sheila Quaid is a Professor at the University of Sunderland's School of Social Sciences and Law. She holds a PhD from the same institution (2008) and has over three decades of academic contribution in sociology, gender studies, and social policy. Her research focuses on family dynamics, criminal justice, queer parenting, and pedagogical innovation. She has authored/co-authored over 40 publications, including books like Negotiating Families and Personal Lives in the 21st Century (2021) and articles on topics such as classroom pedagogy, austerity's impact on mothering, and lesbian parental identities.
- PhD: University of Sunderland, 2008
- Key roles: Researcher, Author, Conference Presenter
Her work bridges sociological theory with practice, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods and visual research. Recent projects include evaluating the Critical Care Garden at James Cook University Hospital (2024) and analyzing 'safe space' dynamics in higher education classrooms (2023). She frequently presents at conferences like the British Sociological Association Annual Conference and contributes to policy briefs on social issues.
Her research interests span criminal justice reform, LGBTQ+ family structures, and the sociological implications of austerity policies. She advocates for discomforting pedagogical approaches to foster critical thinking in social sciences education.
