Rachael Green

MRes

Management School

Doctoral Researcher (Work, Employment and Organisations/Work Psychology)

rcgreen1@sheffield.ac.uk

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Rachael Green
Management School
Sheffield ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Management School
Conduit Road
Sheffield
S10 1FL
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Thesis title

Rachael's thesis title is: Visually Impaired Employees in the Workplace: Understanding Barriers to Promotion Through a Bourdieusian Lens

About the researcher

Rachael completed a BSc in Psychology (2013) with the Open ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý followed by a research Masters (MRes) degree in Social Science Research Methods at the ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý of East Anglia, specialising in qualitative research methods in social psychology. Her Master’s thesis focussed on the parental dynamics in same-sex stepfamilies. Rachael is now a fourth year, part time student studying for a Doctorate with Sheffield ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý Management School and is investigating perceived barriers to promotion opportunities for people living with sight loss, through a Bourdieusian lens.

Qualifications
  • Psychology BSc (Hons) from the Open ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý
  • MRes Social Science Research Methods (Social Psychology) Distinction from ÀÖ¾ºÌåÓý of East Anglia
Research interests

Rachael predominantly utilises qualitative methodology and her research interests include:

  • Barriers to Promotion Opportunities for People Living with Sight Loss
  • The Equality Act
  • The Social Model of Disability
  • Postmodern Theories of Disability
  • Inclusive Language
Professional activities and memberships
  • Project Management
  • Community Engagement in DPULOs
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