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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
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Scoping Study on High Rise Communities and Vertical Urbanism
FORREST, R. (PI), O'CONNOR, P. J. (CoI) & WANG, W. (CoI)
1/03/18 → 31/10/18
Project: Grant Research
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Ethnicity and Gender in Hong Kong Skateboarding
O'CONNOR, P. J. (PI)
1/03/18 → 1/04/19
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Skateboarding as Discordant: A Rhythmanalysis of Disaster Leisure
GLENNEY, B. & O'CONNOR, P., 2023, In: Sport, Ethics and Philosophy. 17, 2, p. 172-184 13 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Skateboarding in the Anthropocene: Grey spaces of polluted leisure
O'CONNOR, P., EVERS, C., GLENNEY, B. & WILLING, I., 2023, In: Leisure Studies. 42, 6, p. 897-907 11 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access32 Citations (Scopus) -
Chinese women skateboarders in Hong Kong: A skatefeminism approach
FOK, C. Y. L. & O'CONNOR, P., May 2021, In: International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 56, 3, p. 399-415 17 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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Life-planning can inspire Muslim youths
25/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
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Olympic skateboarding celebrates the sport’s fraternity and joy
3/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Commentaries
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Olympic skateboarding celebrates the sport’s fraternity and joy
3/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Commentaries