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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
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. 69, 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. 310 p.Research output: Scholarly Books | Reports | Literary Works › Book (Author)
Skateparks as Hybrid Elements of the City
GLENNEY, B. & O'CONNOR, P. J., 2 Nov 2019, In : Journal of Urban Design. 24, 6, p. 840-855 16 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed)
Press / Media
Hong Kong’s Minorities Face Racism From Police and Protesters
7/11/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
‘I can’t eat spicy anymore’: Hong Kong’s Thai community look back at five decades in the city
4/05/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer
Tuen Mun playground gives children 'space to fail'
26/01/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research / Knowledge Transfer