MICRO-BIO

• I am a PhD Student at the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom exploring identity, dementia and sport/ physical activity. My first degree was in sociology and I have a longstanding interest in the relationship between individuals and societ...More

  I am a PhD Student at the University of Worcester in the United Kingdom exploring identity, dementia and sport/ physical activity. My first degree was in sociology and I have a longstanding interest in the relationship between individuals and society. Before my studentship I had worked for twenty years within social work. Thus, I am committed to considering how my research can be applied within neighbourhoods, communities and societies. I believe that social justice is very important.  This has stimulated an interest in citizenship. Within the context of my research this equates to exploring how people with dementia perceive their role in society, and how agency and empowerment might become a genuine reality. Sadly, at the moment, stigma and oppression (often well-meaning but misplaced) are the norms.  

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EXPERIENCE

• University of Worcester (UK)

  • PhD Student
  • Association for Dementia Studies
  • October 2016 to Present

• University of Worcester

  • Course Leader
  • Health and Society
  • March 2013 to September 2013

• Worcestershire Social Services

  • Social Worker
  • Adult Care & Support
  • September 2009 to March 2013

EDUCATION

• University of Oxford

  • MSc Applied Social Studies
  • October 1995 to June 1997

• University of Hull

  • BA Hons Sociology and Politics
  • September 1989 to June 1992

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