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Dr Emma Kirby

Work Phone Callaghan: 4921
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Position Lecturer
School of Humanities and Social Science
The University of Newcastle, Australia
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

'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

Courses