Robyn Lee
(she/her)
PhD MRes BA
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Graduate Tutor
Research student
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.
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).
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- 20th Century
- Gender history
- Migration history
- Race, class ,social mobility