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Deirdre Troy's research examines political theories of citizenship, immigration, and banishment, with a specific focus on Britain and the empire. She is interested in developing political theories through historical and archival analysis, and her research considers how imperial politics continue to shape practices related to the institution of citizenship. Currently, Deirdre is developing a monograph based on her PhD thesis, 'Imperial Politics of Citizenship Revocation', which critiques normative theories of citizenship revocation and challenges established methodologies in favor of an idealized, historically grounded account of citizenship. Her historical survey includes citizenship-related practices in the context of the British Empire, the transportation policies of the 18th century, and the Commonwealth citizenship practices from 1948. Her research draws attention to the historical domination and oppression instituted through citizenship, power relations, and status. Drawing on feminist and decolonial interventions, she highlights the power dynamics that are reproduced in normative theories of citizenship. Deirdre's work has been published in Citizenship Studies.
London School of Economics and Political Science • London
Teaching and conducting research on political theory.
King’s College London • London
Teaching political philosophy.
Queen Mary, University of London • London
Teaching global history and public policy.
University College Dublin • Dublin
Teaching political theory.
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