Dr. Myra Hamilton

Biography

Myra Hamilton is a sociologist and Senior Research Fellow at the Social Policy Research Centre at the University of New South Wales. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours and a PhD in Sociology from the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on social policy, particularly issues surrounding work and care across generations. Myra's program of research investigates the interplay of experiences of work and care throughout the lifecourse, exploring dynamics affecting parents and unpaid carers. Her PhD involved a comparative study of income support reforms in Australia and Britain, framed by ideas of contractual reciprocity. With over eight years at the Social Policy Research Centre, Myra combines academic research with applied policy research, significantly contributing to public debates on issues affecting baby boomers, balancing work and care, and the wellbeing of children and young people. She has been recognized internationally, holding significant roles at various academic institutions in the UK and is actively involved in research on the experiences of disadvantaged young people and their families.

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