Project Title: The Social and Economic Impact of Parental Alienation on Women in Northern Ireland: A Zemiological Perspective
My research investigates the social and economic impacts of parental alienation on women in Northern Ireland. Using a zemiological (social harm) approach, I will examine the cultural, religious, and traditional context of Northern Ireland as a post-conflict society, along with the broader structural and systemic factors that shape the gendered narrative of parental alienation. The study will focus on parental alienation of women as a form of post-separation abuse, drawing on Northern Ireland’s sectarian history and ongoing issues related to gender-based violence.
I began my adult education with the OU in 2019, with a BA (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology. I continued with the OU for my master’s degree in Crime and Justice, which I completed in August of this year.
I have a colourful professional background spanning journalism and creative writing to research and data analysis. Currently, I serve as a consultant for a global IT company in Social Value and Engagement. My current project oversees the design and delivery of skills and education to assist in the rehabilitation of people who have recently been, or are soon to be, released from custody following a conviction.
