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University of Tasmania Discipline of Sociology
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Whiteness=politeness: interest-convergence in Australian history textbooks, 1950–2010
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-07-2019
Exploring Methodological Challenges of Using Participant-Produced Digital Video Diaries in Antarctica
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 11-04-2018
Abstract: Technological advancements have created new methods for conducting research. In this article, we explore the benefits and challenges of using participant-produced video diaries as a research method in a remote environment. Participant-produced video diaries provide rich ethnographic data of lived experiences. Moreover, video diaries allow data collection without researchers needing to be physically present, which facilitates research in remote locations. Therefore, we chose video diaries as one method of data collection for our study of a leadership programme for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine conducted in Antarctica. However, the remote location of this study raised methodological challenges beyond the routine issues associated with video diaries. In this article, we critically reflect on these challenges, highlighting implications for using participant-produced video diaries in other remote settings.
Why are male Chinese smokers unwilling to quit? A multicentre cross-sectional study on smoking rationalisation and intention to quit
Publisher: BMJ
Date: 02-2019
DOI: 10.1136/BMJOPEN-2018-025285
Abstract: We aimed to describe the rationalisation beliefs endorsed by Chinese male smokers and to examine the association between rationalisation and the intention to quit. Questionnaires were conducted among male smokers in three cities (Shanghai, Nanning and Mudanjiang) which represent different geographical locations, economic development levels and legislative status of tobacco control in China. It was a multicentre cross-sectional survey involved a total of 3710 male smokers over 18 years. Primary outcomes were intention to quit, smoking rationalisation scores and sub scores in six dimensions. Smoking rationalisation was assessed using a newly developed Chinese rationalisation scale. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to examine the relationship between rationalisation and intention to quit. On average, smokers scored 3.3 out of 5 on the smoking rationalisation scale. With a one point increase in total rationalisation scale, the odds for intention to quit in the next 6 months decreased by 48% (OR=0.52, 95% CI: 0.44 to 0.61 p .001). Separate logistic regressions for six subscales of rationalisation shown consistent inverse associations with intention to quit (all p values .001). Believing that smoking was socially acceptable was the strongest predictor (OR=0.62, 95% CI: 0.55 to 0.71 p .001). Rationalisation beliefs could be important barriers to smoking cessation. Some beliefs have stronger association with quit intention than others. Eroding rationalisation beliefs endorsed by smokers is a potential strategy for smoking cessation intervention.
Supporting casual teaching staff in the Australian neoliberal university: A collaborative approach
Publisher: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Date: 04-08-2021
Whitewashing the Gap
Publisher: Queensland University of Technology
Date: 06-2012
Abstract: In this article I utilise critical discourse analysis to investigate the discursive practices evident in the Gillard Government’s 2011 ‘Closing the Gap’ speech. The speech is interpreted as a performative activity which normalises the racialised privilege/disadvantage ide in contemporary Australia by framing this ide as meritocratic. Inherently contradictory discourses are used to position both the government and Indigenes in antithetical ways. The government is constructed as a benevolent authority, yet is excused from responsibility for ‘closing the gap’. Indigenous peoples are framed as culturally deficient while simultaneously held responsible to ‘close the gap’. The contentiousness of these discourses is minimised by their portrayal as hegemonic commonsense.
The importance of family support to engage and retain girls in male dominated action sports. A qualitative study of young people's perspectives
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-07-2023
DOI: 10.1002/HPJA.771
Abstract: Social support is positively correlated with physical activity (PA), especially amongst girls, but is underexplored in male‐dominated action sports (e.g., mountain biking, skateboarding and surfing). This study explored family level social support needs and experiences of girls and boys in three action sports. Aspiring, current or former Australian adolescent (12–18 years girls n = 25 boys n = 17) mountain bikers, skateboarders and/or surfers were in idually interviewed (telephone/Skype) in 2018/2020. A socio‐ecological framework guided the semi‐structured interview schedule. Audio‐recordings were transcribed verbatim and data analysed thematically using a constant comparative approach. Family level social support was highly influential in young people's participation in action sports, with its absence a common reason for no or discontinued engagement amongst girls. Parents and siblings were the main social support providers with extended family (e.g., grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins) also notable. Participation (current ast/co‐) was the main social support type followed by emotional (e.g., encouragement), instrumental (e.g., transport, equipment/funding) and informational (e.g., coaching) support. Girls were inspired/encouraged by brothers but boys were not inspired/encouraged by sisters boys and girls co‐participated with both parents but co‐participating and being inspired by fathers was most common, especially amongst girls fathers were more commonly the main transport provider if they co‐participated with their child fathers mostly provided initial coaching only boys were taught equipment maintenance by parents. Sport‐related organisations/groups have numerous opportunities to improve girls' representation in action sports by fostering family level social support through various means. Intervention strategies should be tailored to account for gendered participation differences.
In/visible: The intersectional experiences of women of color in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine in Australia
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 17-10-2022
DOI: 10.1111/GWAO.12908
Abstract: It is now well‐established that science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) institutions globally should invest in building erse and inclusive workforces. However, women of color remain underrepresented in STEMM in Australia and their organizational experiences are under‐researched. To address this gap, we used a qualitative approach to explore the complex intersections of race/ethnicity and gender that may contribute to women's underrepresentation in Australian STEMM. Primary data encompassed interviews with 30 self‐identified women of color working in academia, industry, and government STEMM organizations. We drew on intersectionality theory to explore participants' experiences of their working environments and grounded theory in our analysis. This article focuses on an understudied area related to the maintenance of white male power in STEMM and everyday experiences of “in/visibility”—the paradoxical space of invisibility and hypervisibility that women of color occupy within STEMM fields. For ex le, various features of women of color's identities, such as physical appearance, cultural background, accent, and name, led to participants feeling “different” and hypervisible in STEMM workplaces in Australia, in which the stereotype of a white male scientist predominates. Women also felt hypervisible as race/gender tokens when they were expected to do the ersity work of the institution. In contrast, participants felt invisible when they were professionally and socially excluded from networking events, such as after‐work drinks. Women of color's experiences of having to work much harder than white colleagues to gain recognition of their organizational value also contributed to feelings of invisibility. The study findings provide deep insight into Australian STEMM cultures by foregrounding how in/visibility shows up in the experiences of women of color. This study builds on our understanding of women's STEMM careers as inextricably linked to intersectional features of social identity and white masculine power dynamics in organizations and society more broadly. We conclude by advocating for a more nuanced understanding of “women in STEMM” in Australia (e.g., via more sophisticated data collection and analysis) to ensure that national policies and initiatives benefit all women.
‘I was completely oblivious to gender’: an exploration of how women in STEMM navigate leadership in a neoliberal, post-feminist context
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 30-07-2019
Resolving the Tensions Between White People's Active Investment in Racial Inequality and White Ignorance: A Response to Marzia Milazzo
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-03-2018
DOI: 10.1111/JAPP.12306
Exploring research relationships and other ethical challenges of participatory visual research in remote environments
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-10-2019
Abstract: This critical reflection provides fellow researchers with insights into the ethical challenges of using visual methods in remote environments. We draw on Fine’s notion of ‘working the hyphens’ to explore the complexities of studying a leadership program for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) on a ship in Antarctica. We reflect on how our researcher identities and relationships with participants shaped the research process and emergent ethical tensions. For instance, we discuss ethical issues that arose in relation to the contextual and relational aspects of the environment including psychological and physical demands of research participation in Antarctica, privacy and isolation in remote environments, and rapport. We also discuss issues related to participant-produced video diaries specifically including consent, confidentiality and participant safety. To conclude, we highlight implications for visual research in other remote settings.
Male allyship in institutional STEMM gender equity initiatives
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 18-03-2021
DOI: 10.1371/JOURNAL.PONE.0248373
Abstract: This article examines men’s involvement in an institutional gender equity award scheme and how their self-concept as allies develops over time. It draws specifically on a subset of qualitative data from the four men participating in a study involving in-depth interviews with university staff involved in the self-assessment team of one Australian institution’s Science in Australia Gender Equality (SAGE) Athena SWAN pilot. Data related to the men’s experiences is the article’s focus. Key themes from the data include: 1) men’s motivations for engagement 2) men’s self-understandings as ‘ch ions for change’ 3) the barriers/risks associated with male ch ionship and 4) men’s evolving perceptions and critiques of the male ch ions model. Findings show that men demonstrated personal growth and increased awareness through their participation in the pilot. Yet, their frustration with how equity and ersity was managed in their organisational context highlights pitfalls in the concept of a male ‘ch ion’. This article provides timely guidance for institutions seeking to engage allies in gender equity initiatives.
What style of leadership do women in STEMM fields perform? Findings from an international survey
Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Date: 05-10-2017
Who is Australian? National belonging and exclusion in Australian history textbooks
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 11-10-2020
DOI: 10.1002/REV3.3233
The influence of paternal co-participation on girls’ participation in surfing, mountain biking, and skateboarding in regional Australia
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 14-12-2020
An evaluation of a leadership development programme for women in STEMM in Antarctica
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-01-2018
Context and Implications Document for: Who is Australian? National belonging and exclusion in Australian history textbooks
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 11-10-2020
DOI: 10.1002/REV3.3234
‘When I look in the bathroom mirror, I see all the women standing behind me’: An evaluation of a leadership development program for women in STEMM
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 18-03-2021
Abstract: Leadership development programs (LDPs) are one response to the under-representation of women in leadership positions. This article evaluates Homeward Bound, a 12-month LDP for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) fields that culminates in a three-week voyage to Antarctica. We evaluate the extent that the program supports key features of LDPs for women – including creating a safe, women-only environment, providing professional networking opportunities and using intersectional approaches. We argue that remote locations generate challenges that must be considered in LDP design and implementation. Findings are widely applicable and can inform LDPs in multiple contexts.
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