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Biography
Paul O’Connor obtained his PhD in Sociology from the University of Queensland. Originally from the UK, he joined Lingnan in 2015 and previously taught at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is author of ‘Islam in Hong Kong: Muslims and Everyday Life in China’s World City’, with Hong Kong University Press. His research interests include Islam, ethnicity, religious minorities, cultural hybridity, and skateboard culture. Paul’s current research looks at rhythmanalysis, embodiment, and ethnic minorities. He presently teaches urban sociology, the sociology of risk, and qualitative research methods.
Research interests
Skateboard Culture, Ethnicity, Social Theory
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Projects
- 2 Finished
Scoping Study on High Rise Communities and Vertical Urbanism
FORREST, R., O'CONNOR, P. J. & WANG, W.
1/03/18 → 31/10/18
Project: Grant Research
Research Output
Chinese women skateboarders in Hong Kong: A skatefeminism approach
FOK, C. Y. L. & O'CONNOR, P., 7 Jun 2020, In : International Review for the Sociology of Sport.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
Whiteness out of place: White parents’ encounters with local Chinese schooling in post-colonial Hong Kong
GROVES, J. M. & O'CONNOR, P., Jan 2020, In : The Sociological Review. 68, 1, p. 209-224 16 p., 003802611986586.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
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Scopus Citations
Skateboarding and Religion
O'CONNOR, P., 23 Oct 2019, Palgrave Macmillan. 304 p.Research output: Scholarly Books | Reports | Literary Works › Book (Author)
Press / Media
The Hong Kong people left out of the UK’s safe haven offer
6/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
The Hong Kong people left out of the UK’s safe haven offer
6/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
Hong Kong people fell out of the UK’s safe haven offer | Europe
6/10/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer