Mr Mark Winter-Dean
Contact
- Email: k0944264@kingston.ac.uk
- Location: Kingston Hill
- Faculty: Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
- School: Kingston Business School
- Department: Department of Management
Research project: Navigating the post-modern gay imaginary by the narrated migrant experiences of European gay men in the UK
Abstract
This qualitative narrative enquiry research explores the migration experiences of European gay men who have relocated to the UK, focusing on their coming-out narratives and the socio-cultural factors driving their decision to leave their home countries. By investigating the intersection of identity development, internalised homophobia, and the concept of the post-modern gay imaginary, the study aims to shed light on the personal journeys of these individuals. By utilising a queer theoretical lens, this study seeks to understand through narratives how escaping oppressive societies, navigating workplace discrimination, and seeking a liveable life in a more accepting environment, shapes their migration experiences. This research contributes to the growing field of gay migration studies and provides insights into the unique challenges and opportunities faced by sexual minorities in their pursuit of authenticity and community.
- Research degree: PhD
- Title of project: Navigating the post-modern gay imaginary by the narrated migrant experiences of European gay men in the UK
- Research supervisor: Dr J. Miguel Imas
- Other research supervisors:
Biography
I started my career in Airline customer service environments, and I am fluent in German, Greek with additional conversational Spanish. I studied at Kingston University postgraduate Human Resources, MSc International HR and I had worked in HR for British Airways and the British Heart Foundation for over 15 years. Although I have worked primarily as an Employee Relations Specialist, in latter years, I worked as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead, where I have had the opportunity to develop a passion for diversity and in particular, how to create an inclusive workforce. I currently work P/T as a lecturer in a Business School, after completing a PGCLT and Fellowship to the Higher Education academy. I am passionate about my PhD research and any small progress further excites my learning. I am seeking to develop as an academic, so that can make a contribution to knowledge..
Areas of research interest
- Diversity and inclusion
- Queer Theory
- International Human Resources
- Gay migration
- Social science research
- European gay men
- Gay imaginary
Qualifications
- Master of Research, KingstonUniversity , 2019 - 2020
- Master of Science in International Human Resources, Kingston University, 2018 - 2019
- Postgraduate Diploma Human Resources Management, Kingston University, 2009 - 2011
- PGCLT - Postgraduate Certificate in High Education Learning
- FHEA - Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- MCIPD - Chartered Member of the CIPD
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