Catriona Ida Macleod (born 11 April 1964
[) is a South African researcher. She is a distinguished professor of psychology, SARChI Chair of Critical Studies in Sexualities and Reproduction, and previous Head of the Psychology Department at ]Rhodes University
Rhodes University () is a public research university located in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
Established in 1904, Rhodes University is the prov ...
. Her research focuses on sexual and reproductive health and feminist theory
Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical, fictional, or Philosophy, philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's and men's Gender role, social roles, experiences, intere ...
in psychology. Her book ''"Adolescence", Pregnancy, and Abortion: Constructing a threat of degeneration'' received the Distinguished Publication Award by the Association for Women in Psychology
The Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) is a not-for-profit scientific and educational organization committed to encouraging feminist psychological research, theory, and activism.
History
The Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) was f ...
.[CRC Press.(n.d]
''"Adolescence", Pregnancy and Abortion: Constructing a Threat of Degeneration''
Retrieved 22 September 2019. Since 2013, she has been editor-in-chief of the international journal ''Feminism & Psychology
''Feminism & Psychology'' is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers feminist theory and practice in psychology. It was established in 1991 by Sue Wilkinson (University of York) and is published by SAGE Publishing. The editor-in-chie ...
''.[Macleod, C.,Marecek, J., Capdevila, R. (12 January 2014]
''Feminism & Psychology''
Retrieved 29 September 2019.
Early life and education
In 1984, Macleod earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in mathematics and psychology at the University of Natal
The University of Natal was a university in the former South African province Natal which later became KwaZulu-Natal. The University of Natal no longer exists as a distinct legal entity, as it was incorporated into the University of KwaZulu- ...
. In 1990, she earned a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honors) in psychology from the University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town (UCT) (, ) is a public university, public research university in Cape Town, South Africa.
Established in 1829 as the South African College, it was granted full university status in 1918, making it the oldest univer ...
. In 1993, she earned her master's degree in educational psychology
Educational psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the scientific study of human learning. The study of learning processes, from both cognitive psychology, cognitive and behavioral psychology, behavioral perspectives, allows researc ...
from the University of Cape Town. In 1996, she entered a doctoral program at the University of Natal, where three years later she received her PhD.[Curriculum Vitae: Catriona Macleod]
. Retrieved 13 September 2019. Her doctoral thesis, ''The governmentality of teenage pregnancy: Scientific literature and professional practice in South Africa'', focused on the laws related to teenage pregnancy in South Africa.[Macleod, I.C, (1999]
''The Governmentality of Teenage Pregnancy: Scientific Literature and Professional Practice in South Africa''
Retrieved 20 September 2019.
Research
Macleod's research focuses on sexual and reproductive health and feminist theory
Feminist theory is the extension of feminism into theoretical, fictional, or Philosophy, philosophical discourse. It aims to understand the nature of gender inequality. It examines women's and men's Gender role, social roles, experiences, intere ...
in psychology.[ Her work has dealt with issues of sexuality, such as abortion, sex education, and teenage pregnancy, and she was a co-founder of the Sexual and Reproductive Justice Coalition. She has also written about critical health, ]feminist
Feminism is a range of socio-political movements and ideology, ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social gender equality, equality of the sexes. Feminism holds the position that modern soci ...
, and theoretical psychologies, as well as produced works on post colonialism.
Editorial positions and publications
Over the years, Macleod held many editorial positions at different institutions. In 2014, Macleod became the associate editor of the journal ''Feminism & Psychology
''Feminism & Psychology'' is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that covers feminist theory and practice in psychology. It was established in 1991 by Sue Wilkinson (University of York) and is published by SAGE Publishing. The editor-in-chie ...
''.[ She also served on the ''South African Journal of Psychology'' editorial board.][Psychological Society of South Africa]
(n.d). Retrieved 21 September 2019. She has served as associate editor of ''Psychology in Society''. She was a co-editor for ''Handbook of Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology''.[SAGEKnowledge.(n.]
"Previous Chapter Chapter 18: Postcolonialism and Psychology: Growing Interest and Promising Potential Next Chapter"
Retrieved 21 September 2019. Her book entitled ''‘Adolescence’, pregnancy and abortion: constructing a threat of degeneration'' (2010, Routledge) discusses central issues in the global debate concerning teenage pregnancy and abortion. In 2015, in collaboration with Tracy Morison, Macleod published the book ''Men's Pathways to Parenthood: Silence and Heterosexual Gendered Norms''.[Morison, T. & Macleod, C.I. (2015) ]
en's pathways to parenthood: Men's Pathways to Parenthood: Silence and heterosexual gendered norms.
Retrieved 21 September 2019. In addition to publications in academic journals, she has written in the popular press, including "Why sexuality education in schools needs a major overhaul" for ''The Conversation
''The Conversation'' is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery thriller film written, produced, and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It stars Gene Hackman as a surveillance expert who faces a moral dilemma when his recordings reveal a potential ...
''.[Macleod C.I, (2016]
"Why sexuality education in schools needs a major overhaul"
Retrieved 6 October 2019.
Awards and honors
* 1999, Vice-Chancellor's award for research as a Faculty of Education from University of Zululand
The University of Zululand or UNIZULU is a comprehensive tertiary educational institution north of the uThukela River in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The university has established partnerships with schools in the United States and Europe suc ...
[The Conversation (201]
"Catriona Macleod"
Retrieved 5 October 2019.
* 2004, Vice-Chancellor's merit research award for the Distinguished Senior Research from the University of Fort Hare
The University of Fort Hare () is a public university in Alice, Eastern Cape, Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
It was a key institution of higher education for Africans from 1916 to 1959 when it offered a Western-style academic education to ...
[SocialScienceSpace.(201]
"Toward a Critical Citizenship Psychology: Honoring Catriona Macleod"
Retrieved 5 October 2019.
* 2018, awarded the title of Distinguished Professor by Rhodes University
Rhodes University () is a public research university located in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is one of four universities in the province.
Established in 1904, Rhodes University is the prov ...
References
External links
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Catriona Macleod Rhodes researcher profile
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Living people
South African psychologists
South African women psychologists
Academic staff of Rhodes University
1964 births