Sinem Bozkurt

Dr Sinem Bozkurt is a Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Westminster and an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her work focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and justice within carceral systems. She holds a PhD examining the prison and post-prison experiences of racially minoritized mothers, emphasizing cultural, racial, and gendered discrimination.

Education:

• PhD: Focus on racially minoritized mothers' prison/post-prison experiences (university unspecified)

Research Interests: Her work explores women’s imprisonment, systemic racial injustice, feminist theories, intersectional analysis, qualitative methodologies, and lived experiences. She prioritizes marginalized voices in criminological discourse.

Awards:

• Early Careers Award 2023 from the ASC Division of Convict Criminology

Teaching: Leads modules on 'Justice and Human Rights' (4CRIM002W) and 'Criminological Perspectives' (4CRIM010W). Emphasizes critical engagement with justice systems and human rights frameworks.