Biography

Topic: The Female Combatant: Intersection of Gender Paradigms?

My thesis explores how far the female combatant represents an intersection between the gender paradigm of hegemonic masculinity, manifest in the institution of the military, and the normative gender paradigm of ‘femininity’, which projects women as essentially peaceful. The thesis seeks to explore the dynamics of the contending gender identities of masculinity and femininity that women joining the military  are compelled to confront in the process of becoming a combatant. I draw on the British military as a case study to develop the argument.

Supervisors: 

Dr Roberta Guerrina

Prof. Mark Olssen

Research Interests

• Gender
• International Politics

Teaching

Undergraduate Seminar Teacher

Modules:  

Introduction to Politics and International Relations
Introduction to the European Union
British Politics
Comparative Government and Politics

Affiliations

• Associate Higher Education Academy
• Political Studies Association (member)
• British International Studies Association (member)
• European Association for Contemporary European Studies (member)