My research focuses on bodies and health in organisations. I use feminist theories to explore the materialities, affective flows and power structures that create inequalities related to embodied signifiers such as gender, dis/ability, age, size and race/ethnicity. I combine conventional qualitative methodologies with creative methodologies - using poetry, storytelling, theater, photography, and painting - to shed light on the everyday experiences of people with (their) bodies and health and to inspire critical reflexivity and empathic understanding.
Areas of expertise include:
- Gendered practices and experiences in organizations related to body size, the menopause, motherhood, disability, grief, and sick leave.
- Creative research methods - creative writing and poetry in particular (see also www.poetryatwork.me)