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Cat Wayland is a Tutor in the School of Social and Political Science at the University of Edinburgh. Wayland's research interests are primarily in Political Theory, with a focus on intersectionality and critical social theory. Her PhD thesis explores the concept of reproduction of ignorance within normative political theory, arguing for a critique of methodological practices that often lead to systematic epistemological failures in recognizing socio-political realities. She advocates for relationally attuned and historically sensitized normative theorizing that draws upon various critical traditions. In addition to her academic work, Wayland is an Associate Fellow of AdvanceHE and has received several awards, including the Geoffrey Heselton Dissertation Prize at the University of York. She has contributed to numerous conferences and workshops, presenting on topics such as intersectionality methodology, disability, and feminist politics. Furthermore, she has co-edited a comic book publication focused on feminist struggles in academia and has taught various courses related to critical theories of race, gender, and marginality.
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