Dr Emma Kirby
| Work Phone | Callaghan: 4921 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4348 4075 |
| Emma.Kirby@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Lecturer
School of Humanities and Social Science
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| Office | Callaghan: W314 O, Callaghan: Behavioural Sciences Ourimbah: Humanities |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2009
- Master of Social Change and Development, University of Newcastle, 2004
Research
Research keywords
- Feminism
- Gender
- Sexuality
- Social Change
- Sociology
- Youth
Research expertise
- Sociology of the Family
- Sociology of Contemporary Intimate Relationships
- Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality
- Social Science Research
- Social Change and Development
- Sociology of Youth
- Individualization and reflexivity
- Applied Sociology, Teaching and Sociological Practice
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 160399 | Demography Not Elsewhere Classified | 100 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Memberships
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- Member - The Australian Sociological Association
Invitations
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'The meanings of marriage for young women in the Newcastle and Lower Hunter region. The quest for love, commitment, and a husband'
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA), Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2005 |
Teaching interests
I have taught into the following courses:
- Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction
- Health Sociology
- Applied Social Research Methods
- Applied Social Research Project
- Social Science Research Methods
- Sociology of Australian Families
- Concepts of Health and Wellness
- Sociology of Food and Nutrition
- Gender and Social Change
- Sexuality and Families