This presentation examines the historical and continuing invisibility of Black women, connecting slavery with contemporary economic, workplace, religious and social inequalities. Drawing on personal experience, the speaker explores racism, patriarchy, domestic violence and Black motherhood, calling for employment equality, safer communities, solidarity and recognition of Black women’s humanity, dignity and contributions.

This research examines the experiences of South Asian women filmmakers in the UK, revealing how economic inequality intersects with race, migration, gender and caring responsibilities. Interviews show significant barriers to careers and funding, but also remarkable resilience as filmmakers create alternative networks, crowdfunding strategies and international collaborations to tell their stories.

This research examines gender differences in labour market choices using revealed preference data. Analysing German employment records, it finds women pay significantly more than men to reduce commuting, especially after childbirth. These constraints help explain wage gaps, highlighting the importance of job location and accessibility in shaping gender inequality in employment outcomes.

Maternal undernutrition in rural Ethiopia remains highly prevalent at 38 percent. This thesis identifies key drivers including gender inequality, poor nutritional counseling, and cultural food taboos. Using human-centered design, a “couples forum” intervention was developed and validated, showing strong feasibility and cultural acceptability as a promising community-based solution.

This research examines the gendered experiences of women in sports media in Ireland and the UK. Through interviews, it reveals how visibility brings heightened scrutiny, abuse, and self-censorship. The work highlights the emotional toll of working in male-dominated media and calls for institutional support beyond surface-level representation.

My research analyzes historical data from 350 rural counties in the Russian Empire to measure the impact of hiring the first female physicians. Using causal statistical methods, it shows that women doctors dramatically reduced infant mortality and improved overall health, largely by increasing women’s access to care and boosting healthcare quality.