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Research Interests
My current research interests include Inequality and; Social ExclusionNeoliberalism and the retraction of the Welfare State. The Social Aspect of RegenerationPopular Music and Popular CultureSocial Protest Media and; Migration Current Research ProjectsSongs of Social Protest (With Dr Aileen Dillane and; Prof. Eoin Devereux
Teaching Interests
Spring 2022I am currently teaching 'Sociology of Regeneration: Theory, Policy and Practice (SO6012), and the Sociology of Youth (SO4077). I am module convenor of Critical Perspectives on Youth, Community and Urban Regeneration (SO6022) I teach / have taught on the following undergraduate and; Postgraduate modules at UL. Sociology of Youth and CommunitySociology of the Welfare StateWomen, Welfare and; the StateIssues in Contemporary Irish SocietyIntroduction to Sociology I and; IIInvestigating Social RealityQualitative Research MethodsSociological TheorySocio-economic Change: Dependancy and; DevelopmentSociology of OrganisationsI have taught on the 'Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society' Summer School at UL from 2006 - Present.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy
Award Date: 1 Jan 2008
Masters, Master of Arts
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts
Award Date: 1 Jan 2003
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality
Ryan, M., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E., 2026, Coresource 4. Bloomsbury Publishing, p. 1-223 223 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Culinary Skills, PlayStations or Income Inequality? Mediating Food Poverty in Limerick
Ryan, M., Power, M. & Devereux, E., 2026, Critical Explorations of Media and Inequality. Ryan, M., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E. (eds.). Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Culinary Skills or Income Inequality? Mediating Food Poverty in Limerick, Ireland
Ryan, M., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E., 2026, Coresource 4. Bloomsbury Publishing, p. 123-134 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Introduction: Through the Looking Glass: Critical Perspectives on Media and Inequality
Power, M. J., Ryan, M. & Devereux, E., 2026, Coresource 4. Bloomsbury Publishing, p. 1-6 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript
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Media Representations of Irish Travellers: Implications for Their Day-to-Day Lives
Joyce, S., Power, M. J. & Devereux, E., 2026, Coresource 4. Bloomsbury Publishing, p. 149-160 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Activities
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Rowman and Littlefield International's Popular Musics Matter: Social, Political and Cultural Interventions Book Series (External organisation)
Power, M. (Editor)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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The Football Collective (External organisation)
Power, M. (Member)
2016Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Sociological Association of Ireland (External organisation)
Power, M. (Member)
2005Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Centre for the Study of Popular Music and Popular Culture (External organisation)
Power, M. (Director)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Power, Discourse and Society Research Cluster (External organisation)
Power, M. (Director)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council