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Qualifications
- PhD (Sociology), University of Newcastle, 2004
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Cambridge - UK
Research
Research keywords
- Combined methods
- Qualitative methods
- Sociology of childbirth
- Sociology of midwifery
Research expertise
The sociology of reproduction especially childbirth, the sociology of professionalisation, especially with respect to midwifery. Development of qualitative research methods.
Fields of Research
| Description (Code) | % |
|---|
| Nursing(111000) | 50 |
| Sociology Not Elsewhere Classified(160899) | 50 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Group
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
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The Australian Sociological Association
Invitations
Untested, Unnatural, Unfair: three critiques of medicalised childbirth.
Australian Academy of the Social Sciences , Australia (Invited participant)
| 2006 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Gender Studies
- Health Sociology
- Qualitative research methods