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Yasmin Gunaratnam is a Professor in Social Justice at King's College London, based in the School of Education, Communication & Society within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. She previously taught at Goldsmiths, University of London, and co-directed the Centre for Feminist Research. Her work integrates sociological inquiry with embodied pedagogies and yoga practice, focusing on anti-racism, feminist theory, and transnational dying. She also leads the King's Race Research Network and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the Centre for Public Policy Research.
- Research Interests: Anti-racism, diasporic dying, feminist theory, climate justice, qualitative research methods, and embodied teaching.
- Key Roles: PhD supervisor in race, diaspora, care, and disability studies; contributor to policy debates on migration and social justice.
- Publications: Over 50 works including Death and the Migrant, Go Home? The Politics of Immigration Controversies, and recent articles on Gaza, Sri Lankan labor, and climate ethics.
Her research explores how systemic inequalities shape lived experiences, particularly at life’s margins—migration, end-of-life care, and colonial legacies. She advocates for creative, participatory methods, blending academic rigor with art and activism. Current projects include anti-colonial death studies and climate justice frameworks.
Gunaratnam’s work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing embodied knowledge and institutional critique. She has collaborated globally, addressing issues from migrant health in Italy to racial violence in healthcare systems.
