Author: Rory Parnell-Mooney

In developing this intervention, I was driven by a desire to reimagine how I approach the beginnings of design projects with students who often see their positionality/identity as secondary to what they perceive as “real” fashion research, which is frequently rooted in Eurocentric historical references and Western ideals of taste. This observation echoes Hussain and…

Approaches to Addressing Racism in Higher Education In examining approaches to addressing racism within education, it becomes clear that while individual interventions have value, sustainable change must be grounded in systemic critique. The readings and media provided before our workshop offered multiple entry points to understanding how racism functions within UK education and, more specifically,…

This intervention reimagines the starting point of a menswear design project brief by centering literary engagement as a means to deepen critical thinking, cultural awareness, and creative authorship. Within the workshop “Narrative Threads: Designing from Literature,” which will take place at the end of year one before the summer break, students are asked to select…

Faith is rarely experienced in isolation. Rather, it intersects with race, gender, class, and other identity markers, often shaping the way individuals navigate the world and are perceived within it. This intersectional complexity can both deepen belonging and heighten marginalisation, depending on context. The resources provided highlight how religion is not just a private belief…

Blog Post: Disability and Intersectionality – Understanding Lived Experience Beyond Labels Kimberlé Crenshaw’s theory of intersectionality offers a crucial framework for understanding how multiple aspects of a person’s identity—such as race, gender, class, and disability—intersect to shape their lived experiences. These identities do not exist in isolation but combine to create distinct and often complex…