Diversities and Social Inclusion Research Group

The Diversities and Social Inclusion Research Group explores how our societies are shaped by diversities of many forms, including those defined by culture, gender, sexuality, class and dis/ability, among others.

Our research

We research diversities and social inclusion in a wide range of social sites, including urban communities, arenas of education and learning, and online spaces. From transnational movements of people, cultures and ideas to studies of local communities, our research spans multiple scales and interpretive approaches. Intersections of multiple dimensions of diversity inform our work, and our research is broadly defined by a normative imperative towards inclusion of marginalised groups.

The group’s research is multi-disciplinary, drawing on sociology, cultural studies, historical studies, education, politics, linguistics, media studies, and other disciplines.

Research themes

Research themes include:

  • cultural identity and belonging
  • culture, language and education
  • diaspora communities and politics
  • digital cultures and communities
  • disability studies
  • First nations
  • intersectionalities of class, race and gender
  • multilingualism
  • race relations
  • sexual diversity and LGBTIQ+ cultures

Group members

Core members include:

Current research projects

Examples of current projects within the group include:

Contact us

Email Christina.Ho@uts.edu.au or Kristine.Aquino@uts.edu.au

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.