Guinevere Chambers is a lecturer at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs whose research interests include disability, medicine, gender, sexuality, social constructionism, conflict theory, and popular culture. They specialize in intersectional qualitative research and applied sociology, and they are deeply involved in local community organizations and mutual aid efforts. Guinevere is an alum of UCCS, receiving bachelor's degrees in psychology and sociology with a minor in women's and ethnic studies, as well as a master of arts in sociology.

Guinevere's recent research has focused on the lived experiences of disabled adults in regard to police abuse, sexuality, and chronic pain. Outside of teaching, Guinevere plays the cello in local ensembles, documents Gold Rush era ghost towns around Colorado, and engages in activism and outreach work.

Recent Works:

Ologies Podcast (2024) “Disability Sociology (Disability Pride)” Episode

Chambers, Guinevere. (2024). “Police Interactions with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community: Abuse, Audism, and Accessibility.” Humanity and Society. (https://doi.org/10.1177/01605976241228472).

Chambers, Guinevere. (2023). “Disabled Sexuality and Negotiations with Sexual Partners.” Sexuality and Disability. (https://rdcu.be/c662M). 

Current Courses:

• SOC 3350 - Sociology of Health and Illness
• SOC 4660 - Sociology of Medicine
• SOC/WEST 3310 - Family Sociology