Research Overview

Currently for my PhD in Languages and Cultures, my research centres around fathering and albinism in various countries and cultural contexts around the world. I chose this research subject as there is a greater need for a specific focus on fathering and albinism - whether that be fathers of children with albinsm or fathers with albinism - as much of the available information surrounding fathering is portrayed in a negative light. Although negative instances of fathering and albinism do exist, there are also positive experiences of fathers acting as enablers for their children which are often underdiscussed. Furthermore, whilst there is a significant number of articles written specifically about mothering and albinism, there is a noticeable lack of research about fathering, which is a research gap that I would like to bridge. Therefore, I aim to try and help improve perceptions of fathering and albinism by shedding light on more positive experiences, and giving a more balanced outlook on the diverse experiences surrounding fathering and albinism.