Emily Gee

Profile

My PhD research explores why peacekeeper-perpetrated sexual exploitation and abuse happens during peacekeeping operations. Using decolonial feminist theory, I critique harmful gendered and racialised concepts that help to shape the conditions within which PSEA continues.

I began my PhD at the University of Leeds in October 2022. Previously, I studied at the University of Sheffield, where I obtained a BA (with Honours) in History (2019) and an MA (with Distinction) in Politics and International Relations (2020). During my MA, I specialised in feminist security studies with my thesis focusing on genocidal rape in Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992-95) and subsequent security measures enacted by the United Nations.

I currently teach in the School of Politics and International Relations (POLIS) leading seminars on International Politics (PIED1511), The Politics of Global Challenges: Becoming an Independent Researcher (PIED1001), and Global Security Challenges (PIED2259).

My research is self-funded through my part-time work as a research assistant for the Gender Institute and School of Law and Social Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Research interests

My research interests surround:

• Feminist International Relations & Feminist Security Studies
• Decolonial Feminist Theory
• Sexual Violence, Exploitation, and Abuse
• Gender and Race at the United Nations

Qualifications

• MA Politics and International Relations
• BA (Hons) History

Research groups and institutes

• European Centre for Responsibility to Protect
• Centre for Global Security Challenges