Sarah Thornton
Sarah Thornton is a sociologist, ethnographer, and cultural writer with a BA in art history and PhD in sociology.
She served as chief writer on contemporary art for The Economist and has built her career writing about art and culture.
A self-identified lesbian and public feminist, Thornton underwent a double mastectomy for breast cancer, which inspired this investigation into women's breasts across various contexts.
Her work combines academic rigor with accessible, engaging storytelling, approaching subjects with curiosity and treating interviewees with dignity, though some readers find her feminist perspectives controversial.
