Overview
My research examines gender, race, and social mobility in early 20th-century Britain, with a focus on oral histories. I explore the experiences of White women who formed interracial families in Cardiff’s Butetown, analyzing how they navigated barriers in a unique multicultural area during racial tension. By uncovering their stories, I aim to contribute to current discussions on diversity, inclusion, and identity.
I hold a First-Class undergraduate degree in History from the University of Sunderland and a Master of Research in modern British History from Northumbria University. My previous work has focused on gender history and feminist theories, earning recognition for an award-winning dissertation on the suffrage movement. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in oral history, preparing to incorporate untranscribed interviews and genealogical research into my PhD. This interdisciplinary approach aims to provide a nuanced understanding of social dynamics in Britain’s early multicultural communities.
Research
- Intersection of gender, race, migration, and social history in 20th-century Britain and Wales.
- Multiculturalism, migration, and community dynamics in British port cities.
- The use of oral history to explore marginalized and underrepresented perspectives.
- Social barriers, identity, and inclusion in historical and contemporary contexts.
Thesis
Outsiders Within: Oral histories of White women in interracial families in Cardiff's Butetown, 1900-1950
The thesis investigates the experiences of White women who formed interracial families in Cardiff’s Butetown between 1900 and 1950. It will address the historical neglect of their roles and contributions within the multicultural community, especially during racial tension.
Utilizing oral histories from the "Women's Lives in Butetown" project, supplemented with new interviews, the study explores how these women navigated racial, gender, and class barriers in education, employment, and family life. It critically examines their agency and social mobility in a unique multicultural area during the early 20th century.
Funding sources
My PhD is funded by the prestigeous South Wales and West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWW DTP).
Biography
Honours and awards
• MRes Masters in History (Research), Northumbria University
• BA (Hons) Bachelor in History, University of Sunderland
Speaking engagements
• Presented at the Women's History Network's Annual Conference "Addressing the Nation" - my paper: "Traversing divisions In feminism: The development of diverse constructions and Interpretations of gender Inequality within the National Union of Societies for Equal Citizenship between 1918-1928" (Online 2022).
• Organized and Presented at the conference “Stories in Society” – my paper: “Virginia Woolf’s Feminism in the Context of Debates within the Twentieth Century British Women’s Movement (Online, March 2021).
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Research themes
Specialisms
- 20th Century
- Gender history
- Migration history
- Race, class ,social mobility