Emily Lenning is an American criminologist whose research focuses on the intersections of crime, justice, and queer theory. Her work critically examines how systems of power and inequality affect LGBTQ+ communities, and she has been instrumental in shaping the field of queer criminology.
Lenning’s contributions bridge feminist and critical criminology with queer perspectives, offering new ways to understand criminalization, victimization, and resistance. As co-author of Queer Criminology, she has helped create an essential framework for rethinking criminology beyond heteronormative paradigms.
