Hello there

Hi, I’m Rob (Walker, incase you weren't aware)

I'm a PhD researcher, residing in a leafy little village just east of Birmingham.

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 (interspersed with personal touches).
 

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 fascisms and microfascisms

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

Masculinities and Misogynies: 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