This UKRI ESRC funded project explores the intersectional nature of forms of exclusion and disadvantage on the lives of different BAME families and communities across the UK during the pandemic.
Project Overview
This UKRI ESRC funded project explores the intersectional nature of forms of exclusion and disadvantage on the lives of different Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic families and communities across the UK during the pandemic, with the aim of highlighting policies and practices that promote wellbeing and resilience.
Structure & Objectives
The overall project is led by Professor Iyiola Solanke at the University of Leeds and involves five interlinked work packages (WPs) using mixed methods and community participatory approaches with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic families and communities to investigate the effects on different age groups of challenges including policing, child welfare, caring, and physical activity and nutrition. The fifth work package will produce creative media resources to highlight and strengthen the visibility and themes of the other work packages.
Professor Gupta is a co-Investigator WP 2 – Children Young People and Their Families with Professors Claudia Bernard. (Goldsmiths) and Prof. Monica Lakhanpaul (UCL). WP2 will primarily use qualitative methods, including creative and participatory approaches with young people, focus groups and interviews with parents/carers, community groups and professionals.
Duration
The project is expected to be completed in August 2022.
Research Team
- Prof. Anna Gupta (Royal Holloway, University of London);
- Prof. iyiola Solanke (University of Leeds);
- Prof. Claudia Bernard (Goldsmiths, University of London);
- Prof. Monica Lankhanpaul (University College London).
Publications and Dissemination Activities
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Funder
The project is funded by UKRI ESRC.
