0000-0002-8452-3655 About
Josephine Barnett is a distinguished Ph.D. candidate in the Sociology Department at The Graduate Center, City University of New York (CUNY) and a highly regarded Adjunct Lecturer in the Sociology Department at Queens College (CUNY). Her expertise lies in the fields of medical sociology, generational trauma, media studies, and visual sociology. She advocates for the use of visual research methods within the social sciences.Her seminal piece, "Painting a Voice," showcases the power of art - such as graffiti - in raising awareness about illnesses like AIDS and breast cancer, while also serving as a powerful tool for reclaiming public space and the bodies of those affected. This groundbreaking work earned her the prestigious Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology, funded by the Social Science Research Council.
Josephine was recently awarded the Lennihan Grant in Fall 2021 for her doctoral research in which her work delves deeper into the micro and macro sociological phenomena of generational trauma through the lens of family photographs and photo albums, illuminating their impact on the construction of collective memory and personal-collective identity. Her goal is to bring together sociological theory and visual research methodologies to demonstrate the integral role of the visual in memory battles rooted in systemic acts of violence across generations. Her work continues to be recognized and celebrated by the International Visual Sociology Association.
Employment
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Queens College, CUNY Adjunct Professor2018 - Present
Education
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The Graduate Center, CUNY PhD Student2017 - 2024
Projects & Funding
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Publications (8)
- Setting the Stage for Bridging Disability and Trauma Studies: Reclaiming Narrative in Amy and the Orphans Save
- Setting the stage for bridging disability and trauma studies: Reclaiming narrative in amy and the orphans,Pregătirea scenei pentru întâlnirea dintre studii ale dizabilității și studii ale traumei. Revalorificarea narațiunii din amy and the orphans Save
- Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: A Cross-Sectional study Save
- Effect of primary care intervention on breastfeeding duration and intensity Save
- Women's perceptions of breastfeeding barriers in early postpartum period: A qualitative analysis nested in two randomized controlled trials Save
- Perceptions of primary care-based breastfeeding promotion interventions: Qualitative analysis of randomized controlled trial participant interviews Save
- Recruiting and retaining low-income, multi-ethnic women into randomized controlled trials: Successful strategies and staffing Save
- Screening for sleep problems in early intervention and early childhood special education: A systematic review of screening and assessment instruments Save