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 University 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 University followed by a research Masters (MRes) degree in Social Science Research Methods at the University 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 University 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 University
  • MRes Social Science Research Methods (Social Psychology) Distinction from University 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
Supervisors