معرفی
Dr. Nughmana Mirza serves as a Lecturer in Sociological & Cultural Studies at the University of Glasgow, specializing in criminology with a focus on gender-based violence within South Asian communities. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD in Social Policy, MRes in Social Research, and MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History from the University of Edinburgh.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Social Policy (University of Edinburgh)
- MRes in Social Research (University of Edinburgh)
- MSc in Islamic and Middle Eastern History (University of Edinburgh)
Dr. Mirza's research explores the complex intersections of gender-based violence, kinship patterns, transnational migration, and criminal justice responses, with particular emphasis on South Asian women's experiences of family abuse in Scotland. Her work critically examines how micro- and macro-level contexts—including policy frameworks, cultural norms, and immigration policies—shape abuse experiences and help-seeking behaviors among marginalized populations. She investigates how South Asian women navigate abusive situations within specific cultural contexts, challenging mainstream conceptualizations of domestic abuse through intersectional analysis.
Her recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on domestic abuse pathways, forced marriage interventions, methodological innovations in qualitative research, and the impact of structural inequalities on marginalized communities. The work shows progression from foundational studies on South Asian women's abuse experiences toward increasingly sophisticated analyses of systemic barriers and culturally responsive interventions.
Dr. Mirza actively supervises postgraduate research, including Zarkou, Nafsika's work on Pakistani women mothering disabled children in Scotland. She has secured significant research funding including an ESRC/Scottish Government Studentship (2008) and Sociology Small Grants Competition award (2019). Her teaching portfolio includes convening and teaching 'Qualitative Research Methods' and 'Gender Relations (Contemporary Approaches to)' at postgraduate level.
She maintains active professional engagements through:
- Gender Based Violence Forum (2018-present)
- Amina - The Muslims Women's Resource Centre (2018-present)
- Centre for Research on Families and Relationships as Associate Researcher (2018-present)
