Biography
Penelope Quinton is a photographer, reporter, feature writer, and PhD student in the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine. She is interested in examining the impact of long term conflict on women's perceptions of their capability for well-being.
Research
Thesis title: 'Health perceptions of Palestinian women affected by the Israeli policy of house demolitions and land seizures in the West Bank'
Penelope's research examines how Israeli house demolitions and land seizure in the West Bank of the occupied Palestinian territories impact on Palestinian women's self-perceived health, and capability to lead lives they value.
This project operationalises the capabilities approach to evaluate Palestinian women’s perceptions of their capabilities for health and well-being when living under military occupation.
PhD supervision
- Principal supervisor: Hanna Kienzler
- Secondary supervisor: Ann Kelly
Further details
Research
Culture, Medicine & Power research group
Delving into the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political and historical dimensions of health and illness.
Mental Health & Society research group
Seeking to better understand the socio-political dimensions of mental health and illness in the Global North and South.
Arts & Conflict Hub
The Arts & Conflicts hub uses artistic mediums to communicate, teach and research the complexities of conflict
Research
Culture, Medicine & Power research group
Delving into the interdisciplinary study of social, cultural, political and historical dimensions of health and illness.
Mental Health & Society research group
Seeking to better understand the socio-political dimensions of mental health and illness in the Global North and South.
Arts & Conflict Hub
The Arts & Conflicts hub uses artistic mediums to communicate, teach and research the complexities of conflict