About Rob Walker

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Hi, I’m Rob Walker, a PhD researcher, residing in a leafy little village just east of Birmingham. I transitioned from a career in hospitality to academia; a process designed to inspire my daughter, Evie.

This blog stems from a badgering from my PhD supervisor and is to serve as a place to pour my thoughts out to the world; driven by a passion for understanding complex social issues and a commitment to making a positive impact.
 

Due to my disability, I have experienced a myriad of educational formulations, including: home schooling, no schooling, hospital schools, on-site industry training, sixth-form, further education, universities, and parochial education.

Currently undertaking my doctorate at the University of Stirling, my research interests include: 

Extremism: Investigating the roots and impacts of fascism and microfascism

Neoconservatism and Neoliberalism: Exploring their entwined influences on modern global west societies, politics and culture

Masculinities and Misogyny: Examining the construction, manifestation and consequences of gender norms

Educational Inequalities: Analysing disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes; in particular, Othering

Social Justice: Promoting fairness and equity in various social spheres