About |
RISA CROMER |
I am a cultural anthropologist, educator, and advocate for justice. I specialize in reproductive politics that animate medicine, science, and technology. My research areas span the reproductive health spectrum, including abortion, assisted reproduction, infertility, menstruation, and pregnancy. My scholarship showcases the relevance of feminist approaches in anthropology to political activities of global consequence, from the changing landscapes for reproductive rights to the rising prominence of right-wing movements worldwide. My work is informed by two decades of community organizing that has taught me the transformative potential of being curious and listening well.
I collaborate across the social, health, and life sciences on issues ranging from the intersecting stigmas of homelessness and menstruation to the mental health care needs of female veterans. I also participate in grassroots efforts to realize the vision of reproductive justice activists, which includes serving as a full-spectrum doula, talkline advocate, community conversation project originator, and online accompaniment for abortion-seekers.
My projects have been generously supported by scholarly foundations for anthropology, religion and ethics, and biomedical technologies (Wenner-Gren Foundation, Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Brocher Foundation), national public societies (American Association of University Women), and academic institutions (City University of New York, Stanford University, Cambridge University, Purdue University).
My book, Conceiving Christian America: Embryo Adoption and Reproductive Politics (NYU Press) is now available for purchase.
I welcome correspondence from students, colleagues, and community members interested in connecting over shared interests.
I collaborate across the social, health, and life sciences on issues ranging from the intersecting stigmas of homelessness and menstruation to the mental health care needs of female veterans. I also participate in grassroots efforts to realize the vision of reproductive justice activists, which includes serving as a full-spectrum doula, talkline advocate, community conversation project originator, and online accompaniment for abortion-seekers.
My projects have been generously supported by scholarly foundations for anthropology, religion and ethics, and biomedical technologies (Wenner-Gren Foundation, Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, Brocher Foundation), national public societies (American Association of University Women), and academic institutions (City University of New York, Stanford University, Cambridge University, Purdue University).
My book, Conceiving Christian America: Embryo Adoption and Reproductive Politics (NYU Press) is now available for purchase.
I welcome correspondence from students, colleagues, and community members interested in connecting over shared interests.