Elizabeth East

I am currently pursuing my M.A. in sociology with a concentration in environmental sociology. My research interests include social change and movements, extractive industries, environmental and climate poverty, development, and environmental and economic justice.

I enjoy non-fiction, photography, bluegrass music, friends and family, and being with and around people in general. In addition to my academic work, I am also an active organizer and participant in student and youth efforts around Fair Trade and environmental issues. This deep connection to movements and social change guides much of my research.

Presentations

Banerjee, Damayanti and Elizabeth East. The Accidental Catastrophe: Environmental Dilemma in the Aftermath of the TVA Ash Spill in Tennessee. Paper presented at the Rural Sociological Society Meeting. July 30th-August 2, 2009. Madison, Wisconsin.

East, Elizabeth. Alienation and Anti-oppression: Practices of youth social movements. Paper presented at the Southern Sociological Annual Meeting. April 1-4, 2009. New Orleans, Louisiana.

East, Elizabeth. Millenial Activists: Strong individuals in social movements. Paper presented at the Southern Sociological Annual Meeting. April 9-12, 2008. Richmond, Virginia.

 

Contact Information

Elizabeth East
Department of Sociology
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-0490

Email: eeast2@utk.edu