Ann Phoenix

Ann Phoenix serves as Professor of Psychosocial Studies at University College London's Institute of Education, where she has established herself as a leading authority on social identities and intersectionality. Born on March 27, 1955, she began her academic career at the Open University before joining UCL's Institute of Education, where she previously served as Co-Director of the Thomas Coram Research Unit. Her groundbreaking research focuses on psychosocial issues related to identity, particularly examining how social categories like gender, race, and class intersect to shape human experiences. Her work spans multiple areas including family dynamics, childhood studies, racial and gender identities, and migration. As a Fellow of both the British Academy and the Academy of Social Sciences, Phoenix has made significant contributions through her research on intersectionality, which emphasizes how multiple social categories overlap and affect people's lives. Her influence extends beyond academia through her role as trustee of the Nuffield Foundation and her work on numerous national and international research projects. Her expertise in intersectional perspectives has been particularly valuable in understanding how different forms of discrimination and privilege interact, making her work essential for developing more inclusive social policies and research methodologies. Through her extensive publication record and international collaborations, Phoenix continues to shape our understanding of how psychological experiences and social processes are interconnected across various cultural contexts.