Dr Cat Wayland
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Lecturer in Political Theory
Module Convenor for:
- PO3FPT Feminism and Political Theory
- PO2THI Political Thinking
Areas of interest
My main research interests are in critical theory broadly construed, methodology in political theory, and theories of oppression.
Postgraduate supervision
Political theory, especially feminism, intersectionality theory and topics in critical theory, broadly construed.
Background
I joined Reading in September 2025 as a Lecturer after completing my PhD in Political Theory at the University of Edinburgh. My current work includes (i) a project on solidarity and affect and (ii) turning my PhD thesis on the reproduction of social ignorance in political theory into a monograph. Previously I have taught political theory, history of political thought, feminist theory and introductory sociology.
Academic qualifications
- BA Hons Politics Philosophy and Economics – University of York
- MA Political Philosophy – University of York
- MSc/R Politics – University of Edinburgh
- PhD Political Theory – University of Edinburgh
Awards and honours
ESRC 1+3 Award