Elizabeth M. Anderson

- Assistant Professor
Contact Info
1415 Jayhawk Blvd
Lawrence, KS 66045
Personal Links
Biography —
Elizabeth Anderson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Kansas and a faculty affiliate of the Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR). Dr. Anderson is a medical sociologist who uses multiple methods to examine disparities in sexual and reproductive healthcare utilization. In particular, she is interested in the role of health policy and broader social forces in women’s ability to access healthcare that aligns with their needs. Her published work has appeared in journals such as Science Advances, Social Science & Medicine – Population Health, and PLOS ONE.
Education —
Magna Cum Laude, Honors in Sociology
Specialization
Medical Sociology, Quantitative Methods, Gender, Social Inequality, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Health Policy
Teaching —
SOC 280: Introduction to Social Research
SOC 326: Gender, Health & Society