For the NYT I wrote about Ed Sheeran, the fantasy of political neutrality and the politics of self-interest www.nytimes.com/2026/09/21/o...

Opinion | Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Why Politics Is So Hard for Celebrities

Celebrities use the facade of neutrality as shelter, as a place to take refuge.

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Middlesbrough and the meaning of football in troubled times www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...

New article ⬇️⬇️⬇️ Martin, J., & Coveney, C. H. (2026). The governance of snarking: Anti-fandom as tiny publics. New Media & Society, 0(0). #FanStudies journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

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New article just published open access in New Media & Society: doi.org/10.1177/1461... The governance of snarking: Anti-fandom as tiny publics

The chances of going to university still depend far too much on where you grew up. Our analysis of UCAS #ResultsDay data shows 43% of 18-year-olds in London have been accepted into university, compared with just 25% in the North East

DTF St Louis is sublime? Why didn’t it break through more? It’s NOT what I thought it was. Beautifully crafted. Much artier and weirder than I thought it would be. Highly recommend. Need to know about why the police station is unnecessarily wonderful - like a theatre set for a Kafka adaptation. Love

It’s a great pleasure to have contributed with @jessmartin.bsky.social to this 6th! edition of Introducing Gender and Women’s Studies! Congratulations to Diane Richardson and Victoria Robinson on putting together a fabulous volume!! www.bloomsbury.com/uk/introduci...

Introducing Gender and Women's Studies

The sixth edition of this leading textbook provides a comprehensive and insightful overview of key issues and debates in gender and women's studies. With fully…

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Noise, blood and confetti: how Industrial Coast built a radical arts scene in ‘dark, deprived’ Middlesbrough

Noise, blood and confetti: how Industrial Coast built a radical arts scene in ‘dark, deprived’ Middlesbrough

The Teesside town struggles with drugs and social discord – but inspired by its magical light and mercurial artistic spirit, some say it has the best cultural scene in the UK

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New book! Out 15 Oct 'The Moralizing Corporation' w/ Grietje Baars, Joel Bakan, Bobby Banerjee, Alan Bradshaw, Andreas Chatzidakis, Robert Deakin, Sara Farris, Marianna Fotaki, Jo Littler, Martin Parker, Carl Rhodes, Lisa Ann Richey, Rohit Varman bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/the-moralizi...

The Moralizing Corporation

The Moralizing Corporation - The Rise and Fall of Corporate Carewashing; This interdisciplinary edited collection interrogates both the deceptions of contemporary corporate ‘carewashing’ and attacks o...

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The review published in the European Journal of Cultural Studies is a fantastic recognition of Jess’s work and a great example of how this research is shaping conversations in the field. @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social @jessmartin.bsky.social @ejcs-journal.bsky.social @isabel-sykes.bsky.social

It was an absolute pleasure to review Jess Martin @jessmartin.bsky.social's fantastic new book for @ejcs-journal.bsky.social. This has become a key text for my doctoral research and I'm sure it will be for many others! 👏📚 journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Book review: Jessica Martin, Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity - Isabel Sykes, 2026

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Friends! I work w/ the charity Arts Emergency which pairs artists from underprivileged backgrounds w/ working artist mentors. IT ROCKS. This week, donations are being doubled. Spare £5/10 & make art better? ❤️🎨 @artsemergency.bsky.social donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

*taps internet microphone* After months of work, a project i've been coordinating for @literaryhub.bsky.social in conjunction with @maris.bsky.social is now live ... We've commissioned 13 reviews of books by LGBTQ folks not covered by the NYTBR under Pamela Paul ... lithub.com/what-was-los...

What Was Lost: A Queer Accounting of the NY Times Book Review, 2013-2022

“Goodbye, Pamela Paul,” was the headline of Andrea Long Chu’s now-iconic, recently ASME-nominated New York Magazine farewell to the former NY Times Book Review editor, when Paul left the paper two …

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How is gender research shaping change? 💡 Our latest news feature highlights how our MA Gender Studies programme is fostering critical thinking and creating real-world impact 🌍 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/XRqJ50YsJEH

MA Gender Studies: A programme built to drive change

MA Gender Studies is helping students gain critical insight into issues of gender, and equipping graduates to challenge inequality and drive change.

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🎙️ Hear from Dr @jessmartin.bsky.social! Jess recently appeared on the New Books Podcast to discuss her book “Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity” Curious about this research? Listen to this insightful podcast➡️ newbooksnetwork.com/feminisms-an...

New article: In 'Social Mobility is a Joke: Working-class women & British TV comedy on the social floor’ in @ejcs-journal.bsky.social, @jolittler.bsky.social & Bev Skeggs analyse female TV writers who reject bourgeoise narratives of respectability & meritocracy: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Weekend listening! @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social talks to @jessmartin.bsky.social about the brilliant “Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity” newbooksnetwork.com/feminisms-an...

Kimberlé Crenshaw did me the honor of meeting with my class today and I sure hope my students understand they met with a legend. She was so gracious and erudite. Just an all around delight.

Come hear Jess Martin talk about her first book on gender and austerity celebrity! Looking forward to chairing this one

Media, Communications & Cultural Studies, Goldsmiths@mediacomgold.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Wed 4th Feb: Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity 5pm - 6:30pm. LG01, PSH, all welcome @jessmartin.bsky.social will introduce her new book, Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id...

Research Spotlight Series – Ep. 4 🎥 Prof. Kim Allen shares insights from the ESRC funded 'L‑earning: rethinking young women's working lives' project, which she leads. Kim's work explores how gender, education & employment shape fairer futures for young women. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmzN...

Kim Allen - Closing the gap - fairer working lives for young women

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Check out our recent interview with Dr Jessica Martin following the release of her powerful new book 'Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis: The Rise of the Austerity Celebrity'. In this interview, Jess dives into her research, inspirations, and what’s next 🌟 📖 https://ow.ly/bxRC50XnQnV

Feminism in Times of Crisis: Dr Jessica Martin releases a new book

Dr Jessica Martin has recently published a book that seeks to explore gender inequalities, the rise of media driven feminism, and how public figures have shaped a new kind of 'austerity celebrity'.

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Book Release! 🔖 Dr Jessica Martin has published 'Feminisms and Domesticity in Times of Crisis', via Bloomsbury Academic The book explores gender inequality, media driven feminism, and a new kind of 'austerity celebrity' Congratulations Jess! 📖 Check it out here: https://ow.ly/izBc50X8jc5

🌟 New Article Alert! 🌟 Exciting news from the School of Sociology and Social Policy! Our colleagues are making strides in promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Interested in learning more? 📖 ➡️ essl.leeds.ac.uk/sociology/ne...

Pioneering LGBTQ+ research: celebrating Pride Month at the School of Sociology and Social Policy

To celebrate Pride Month, we are highlighting how colleagues across the School of Sociology and Social Policy are pioneering LGBTQ+ research, and promoting diversity and inclusion through their work.

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In "On phantasms of gender: A feminist cultural studies perspective", @angelamcrobbie.bsky.social provides a response to Judith Butler’s recent book Who’s Afraid of Gender? Read it here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

Very much enjoying the CSA conference - I will be presenting in and chairing today's panel on "Contagions of Belief: Community, Conspiracy, and the Digital"