Dr. Bridget Byrne

Biography

Bridget Byrne is a professor in the field of Sociology at the University of Manchester, focusing on research pertaining to race, class, gender, and citizenship. She is the director of the ESRC Centre for Dynamics of Ethnicity and Inequality (CoDE), where she leads innovative research aimed at addressing racial, ethnic, and religious inequalities. Bridget has authored three major books, including 'White Lives: The Interplay of Race, Class, and Gender in Everyday Life,' which examines the experiences of white people in the UK and was awarded the BSA Philip Abrams Award in 2006. Her work further explores citizenship through her publication 'Making Citizens: Public Rituals, Private Journeys' and investigates the role of racial identities in school choice in 'All Mix: Race, Class, and School Choice.' Beyond books, Bridget has numerous peer-reviewed publications and engages with audiences through various media platforms, including radio. Her dedication to understanding the complexities of identity and inequality informs her teaching and supervision of PhD students, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in the sociology of race and citizenship.

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