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Dr. Amy Tatum is a Lecturer in Communication and Media at Bournemouth University, affiliated with the Faculty of Media and Communication. Her research critically examines gender, political leadership, and media representation, with a particular focus on women in US politics and feminist discourse.
- PhD, Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication (2022)
Her research interests include gender and politics, political leadership, feminist theory, psychosocial studies, media representation, and the impact of AI on political communication. She explores how women leaders like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton are portrayed in media and public discourse, and how societal expectations shape perceptions of female authority.
The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong thematic focus on gender representation in politics, media narratives around women leaders, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in shaping political information. Her work bridges academic research and public engagement, frequently appearing in accessible platforms like The Conversation and LSE blogs.
Dr. Tatum has been awarded a grant for her project Popular Feminism and Tattoo Expression by the Women's Academic Network (2023), reflecting her innovative approach to feminist cultural expression. She actively supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and contributes to curriculum development in communication theory and media studies.
She is a member of the Political Studies Association and serves on the Executive Committee of the American Politics Group. Her external roles include being a judge for the Purbeck Film Festival Short Films Competition and delivering online lectures for Massolit Learning’s US Politics Digest.
Dr. Tatum’s public engagement includes frequent media appearances and commentary in outlets such as BBC Radio, Newsweek, Dazed Magazine, and iNews, where she discusses US politics, gender issues, and current events.
