Solent Identities and Inequalities

Our members’ research expertise includes, but is not limited to: gender, sexuality, disability, Global South studies, poverty and social exclusion, social and economic justice, youth cultures, sport and physical activity, and health inequalities.

We are a supportive space to further develop research ideas, work on collaborative funded research projects, peer mentorship and a range of other scholarly activities.

SIIR is co-chaired by Dr. Rory Magrath and Dr. David Webber.

Key themes

SIIR is a multidisciplinary Research Group with interest in a range of disciplines. As a Group, we are committed (albeit not restricted) to the following themes:

• Equality, diversity and inclusion
• ‘Lived’ identities
• Empowerment, activism and social change
• Cultural representation
• Power, policy and social justice

Events

SIIR meet as a network for peer groups, writing retreats and collaborative research development.

Members are also involved in a range of other events, including those aligned to learned societies and those linked to industry