40205 - Sexual and Reproductive Health: Tips and Tricks Navigating a Complex Research and Policy Terrain

Description

Health disparities directed toward women, gay and transgender people are widening both in the United States and internationally. Medical sociology offers a critical conceptual and methodological toolkit to apprehend reasons for entrenched health inequity and solutions to address health divides. In a political climate that is reifying racism, homophobia, and sexism we propose a research workshop that gathers sociologists actively involved in sexual and reproductive health research to discuss shared challenges and strategies to overcome barriers in their work. Learning goals seek to engage scholars at different career stages, using diverse research methods including content analysis, qualitative and quantitative design and content, and work in both domestic and international contexts. Additionally, the workshop will serve as a platform for networking and mentoring for scholars at early career stages, particularly among minoritized groups.

Learning objectives
• Detail the challenges and opportunities encountered in qualitative and quantitative research both in the United States and abroad;
• Discuss changes in federal and private funding sources, and consider successful troubleshooting strategies to overcome funding barriers;
• Discuss current challenges in accessing publicly available data sources;
• Discuss threats and strategies to counter efforts to muzzle academic freedom and repression of information dissemination.

Sub Unit

• Workshops / Policy and Research Workshop

Presenters

• Shannon K. Carter, University of Central Florida

• Emily Dore, Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health

• Bethany Everatt, Department of Sociology and Obstetrics and Gynecology: University of Utah

• Reya Farber, College of William and Mary

• Siri Suh, Brandeis University

Session Organizer

• Catherine van de Ruit, Ursinus College