Dr. Karla Elliott

Biography

Karla Elliott is a Lecturer in Sociology at Monash University's School of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on gender and health inequalities, addressing critical societal issues such as disability, social class, sexuality, and race. Elliott's work emphasizes the importance of increasing gender equality and fostering 'caring masculinities', particularly within the context of family violence and migrant communities in Australia. With a PhD in Sociology from Monash University, she has held research positions at the Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre and the Centre for Health Equity at the University of Melbourne. In her current research, Elliott is involved in Australian Research Council funded projects examining men's experiences in low-paid healthcare and social assistance sectors, as well as alcohol consumption patterns. Her scholarly outputs have been published in prestigious journals, including the British Journal of Sociology and Gender, Work & Organization, along with her book, "Young Men Navigating Contemporary Masculinities". Elliott is recognized for her qualitative research expertise, particularly in narrative methodologies and community-based program evaluations, and her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, contributing to global efforts to address gender inequalities.

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