For my PhD, using chiefly qualitative methods, I am investigating how Nordic social citizenship is affected by temporary migration to India, using the notion of privilege as a lens to filter the analysis. My future research plans are to build on the foundations of my Master’s and PhD to deepen the understanding of how privilege, difference and culture interconnect in this era of globalization. I have a particular interest in addressing the issue of how social inclusion and exclusion arises in cross-cultural encounters (e.g. work, study, leisure time) and how this in turn impacts wellbeing.

Nicol Foulkes is a PhD Student from University of Tampere.