Veronique Mottier

Veronique Mottier is a professor of sociology and political science at the University of Cambridge and the University of Lausanne, whose research focuses on the history and politics of sexuality, gender, and reproductive rights. Her book Sexuality provides a comprehensive, accessible introduction to the social, cultural, and political dimensions of human sexuality, examining how sexual identities, practices, and norms have been constructed, contested, and transformed across different historical periods and cultures. Mottier's approach is interdisciplinary, drawing on sociology, history, political science, and cultural studies to show that sexuality is not simply a natural, biological phenomenon but a deeply social one, shaped by power, politics, culture, and institutional structures. Her writing is characterised by intellectual clarity, analytical rigour, and the ability to present complex theoretical frameworks in language accessible to general readers and students. The book covers topics including the history of sexual norms, the politics of reproduction, the medicalisation of sexuality, LGBTQ+ movements, and the relationship between sexuality and power. Sexuality is available as an audiobook, offering listeners a concise, authoritative introduction to one of the most important and contested dimensions of human experience.