Laurie Parsons

I am a Lecturer in Sociology and currently Programme Director for the Sociology BA programmes.

My research interests include the use of auto/biographical, feminist and creative methods to research families, family practices and everyday life. I'm particularly interested in how people make sense of their experiences and how this relates to narrative and memory. I'm currently completing a PhD in Sociology. 

I previously worked in the charity sector in Leicester, focussed on arts and creative education to tackle educational and social inequalities. Prior to this I worked in children's publishing.

My research interests include the use of auto/biographical, feminist and creative methods to research families, family practices and everyday life. I'm particularly interested in how people make sense of their experiences and how this relates to narrative and memory.

I'm currently completing a PhD in Sociology.

Goodwin J, & Parsons L. (2021) A Life in Motion: Exploring Auto/Biographical Exchanges by Walking With Nelson Sullivan. Sociological Research Online.  doi:10.1177/13607804211025541

Goodwin, J., O'Connor, H. and Parsons, L. (2020) Certainties and control in the lives of young men: Stories from three research projects, in Nico, M. and Caetano, A (2020) Structure and Agency in Young People's Lives. London Routledge (forthcoming)

Goodwin, J. Parsons, L., and O'Connor, H. (2020) COVID-19: A Global 'Civilising Offensive', Timelines, Issue 29 pp.13-15

Goodwin, J. and Parsons, L. (2020) Locating the auto/biographical: sociological exchanges through walking with Nelson Sullivan, School of Media, Commutation and Sociology: Occasional Paper. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.31346.73928

Parsons, L. (2020) 'Harriet Martineau' chapter in Paul Atkinson, Sara Delamont, Alexandru Cernat, Joseph W. Sakshaug & Richard A. Williams (eds), Sage Research Methods Foundation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781526421036905571

I lead and teach on a number of modules on Sociology undergraduate programmes. I am currently the undergraduate Programme Director for Sociology. 

SY1004/5 Sociology in Practice (1st Year, Module Convenor)
SY2098 Sociology through Literature and Film (2nd Year, Module Convenor)
SY3094 Selfie Society (3rd Year, Module Convenor)

BA English Literature - Canterbury Christ Church University completed 2012. 2:1.

MA Contemporary Sociology - University of Leicester completed 2018. Distinction.