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Dr. Donna Bridges is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Charles Sturt University, specializing in gender and work theory, feminist qualitative research, and organizational sociology. She holds a PhD from the University of Western Sydney, focusing on women's roles in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Her current research includes projects on gendered dynamics in social work, resilience among women in manual trades, and workplace inequality in paramedicine. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited books on gender studies. Bridges is affiliated with the Environmental and Social Justice Research Group and the Gender Network at her university. She received the Nevile-Plowman Award in 2023 for her contributions to labor relations research. Her teaching interests include higher education pedagogy and professional development.
- Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Western Sydney (2006)
- Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching, Charles Sturt University (2015)
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Social Ecology), University of Western Sydney (1998)
- Research Interests:
- Gender and non-traditional occupations
- Military sociology and gender integration
- Paramedicine workplace culture
- Gendered dynamics in social work
- Vocational education and gender parity
- Awards:
- 2023 Nevile-Plowman Award
- Key Activities:
- Coordinated School of Social Work and Arts Research Seminar Series (2023)
- Contributed to Women in Trades in Regional Australia Project
- Authored influential papers on paramedicine gender inequality and tradeswomen resilience
Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality and quality education through transformative research and policy advocacy.
