Feminist Fallout: Plot Twist
31 January 2026
Every so often, a research thread takes an unexpected turn. One of the “Future Features” I quietly parked on my homepage — Feminist Fallout Part Two — has done exactly that. What began as an investigation into shifting gender norms and their social consequences has now attracted the attention of a publisher ...
Evaluating Trust
14 October 2025
The following is a short excerpt from my final research assignment for the Legal Research Capstone unit of my law degree, entitled: Evaluating trust and vaccine hesitancy: Factors for consideration within the framework of SDG3. This section exploring the psychology of trust stood out to me as one worth sharing ...
Five reasons white privilege theory should be retired
10 October 2025
According to Peggy McIntosh, white privilege is “an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions” that white people can access unconsciously as they navigate everyday life. These resources manifest across institutions such as law enforcement, education, media, and employment. However the concept of “privilege” is conceptually misleading. Here I discuss five reasons this theory should be retired once and for all ...
Autism and element 13
14 September 2025
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how individuals communicate, perceive the world, and interact socially. It exists on a spectrum, which describes the varying ways it manifests in different people. Many autistic individuals have unique strengths, such as intense focus or exceptional creativity, however they often face challenges related to sensory overload, social isolation, and adapting to unpredictable situations ...
Thoughts and observations on male violence
16 June 2025
All men are dangerous, should be dangerous, formidable – empowered to protect and provide. The ultimate virtue of a good man is his capacity for self-control. Here is a provocative look at how male strength, restraint, and identity shape what we call violence ...
Feminist fallout: How feminist criminology theory ended my PhD aspirations
7 April 2025
When I first conceived of this website, I intended it to introduce the PhD project I was about to undertake, including posts documenting the challenges and experiences as they unfolded - but after meeting with my supervisor, Professor Claire Ferguson, on 27 February 2025, that plan is no longer possible, so I’m writing this account instead ...
