Bess Schnioffsky

Ms. Bess Schnioffsky

Research Fellow

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Open to

  • Collaborative projects
  • Teaching provision

About

Dr Bess Schnioffsky (she/her) is a feminist researcher whose work explores the intersection of gender and race in sports in Australia and the Pacific region. With a background in international and community development, her research advocates for the transformation of sports into sites for positive social change.  

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Research fields

  • 4405 Gender studies
  • 470210 Globalisation and culture
  • 350405 Sport and leisure management

UN sustainable development goals

  • 10 Reduced Inequalities
  • 5 Gender Equality

Academic positions

  • Research Fellow
  • RMIT University
  • School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
  • , Australia
  • 12 Feb 2024 – 31 Dec 2024
  • Tutor
  • RMIT University
  • School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 Jul 2023 – Present
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