Dr Jacqueline O Toole
Jt Lecturer
Contact Details
Lecturer In Social Research
Social Sciences
D1020
Department of Social Science
IT Sligo
Ash Lane
Sligo
T: 003539155306
E: otoole.jacqueline@itsligo.ie
Social Sciences
D1020
Department of Social Science
IT Sligo
Ash Lane
Sligo
T: 003539155306
E: otoole.jacqueline@itsligo.ie
Jt Lecturer
Address
E: OToole.Jacqueline@itsligo.ie
Address
E: OToole.Jacqueline@itsligo.ie
Biography
Research Interests
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
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| (2021) | 'Crafting weight stigma in slimming classes: a case study in Ireland'
Jacqueline O'Toole (2021) 'Crafting weight stigma in slimming classes: a case study in Ireland' In: A Prohaska, A. and J. Gailey (eds). Fat Oppression around the World: Intersectional, Interdisciplinary, and Methodological Innovations. USA: Routledge. [Details] |
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| (2013) | 'Gender, Sexuality and Social Care'
Jacqueline OToole (2013) 'Gender, Sexuality and Social Care' In: Applied Social Care: an Introduction for Students. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan. [Details] |
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| (2010) | '¿Are you a Danger to Yourself?¿ Motivational Talks in Group Slimming Classes'
Jacqueline OToole (2010) '¿Are you a Danger to Yourself?¿ Motivational Talks in Group Slimming Classes' In: Perry Share Mary Corcoran (eds). Ireland of the Illusions. Dublin: IPA. [Details] |
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| (2009) | 'Gender and Social Care: Mapping a Structural Analysis'
Jacqueline OToole (2009) 'Gender and Social Care: Mapping a Structural Analysis' In: Perry Share Kevin Lalor (eds). Applied Social Care: an Introduction for Students. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan. [Details] |
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| (2005) | 'Gender and Social Care'
Jacqueline OToole (2005) 'Gender and Social Care' In: Perry Share Kevin Lalor (eds). Applied Social Care: an Introduction for Students. Dublin: Gill and Macmillan. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | Irish Educational Studies Special Issue, Engaging in Narrative Inquiry: Making Visible Alternative Knowledge
G. OGrady, J. O, Toole, J. and D. J. Clandinin (Ed.). (2018) Irish Educational Studies Special Issue, Engaging in Narrative Inquiry: Making Visible Alternative Knowledge London: Taylor & Francis/Routledge. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2018) | 'Institutional storytelling and personal narratives: Reflecting on the value of narrative inquiry'
Jacqueline O'Toole (2018) 'Institutional storytelling and personal narratives: Reflecting on the value of narrative inquiry'. Irish Educational Studies, [Details] |
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| (2000) | 'Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland and the Challenge to Educational Disadvantage'
Jacqueline OToole (2000) 'Early Childhood Care and Education in Ireland and the Challenge to Educational Disadvantage'. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, [Details] |
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| (1999) | 'Towards a Sociological Understanding of Social Care in Ireland'
Carmel Gallagher Jacqueline OToole (1999) 'Towards a Sociological Understanding of Social Care in Ireland'. Irish Journal of Social Work Research, [Details] |
Other Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | 'Crafting weight stigma in slimming classes: a case study in Ireland'
Jacqueline O'Toole (2019) 'Crafting weight stigma in slimming classes: a case study in Ireland' Fat Studies: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society, . [Details] |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | European Sociological Association 14th ESA Conference,
Jacqueline O'Toole (2019) International Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], European Sociological Association 14th ESA Conference, Manchester . [Details] |
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| (2018) | Thinking Gender Justice Conference, UCD,
Jacqueline O'Toole (2018) Gender Studies Conference UCD. [Oral Presentation], Thinking Gender Justice Conference, UCD, Dublin . [Details] |
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| (2018) | 4th International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference,
Jacqueline O'Toole (2018) Narrative Inquiry Conference Series. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 4th International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference, Dublin . [Details] |
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| (2017) | 5th Annual Weight Stigma Conference,
Jacqueline O'Toole (2017) International Conference. [Oral Presentation], 5th Annual Weight Stigma Conference, Prague . [Details] |
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| (2015) | 2nd International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference,
Jacqueline OToole (2015) Narrative Inquiry Conference Series. [National Refereed Conference Paper], 2nd International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference, Maynooth . [Details] |
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| (2015) | International Symposium on Human Rights Practice,
Jacqueline OToole (2015) LGBTQ rights in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], International Symposium on Human Rights Practice, London . [Details] |
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| (2014) | 1st International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference,
Jacqueline OToole (2014) Narrative Inquiry Conference Series. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 1st International Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference, IT Sligo . [Details] |
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| (2013) | Sociological Association of Ireland Annual Conference,
Jacqueline OToole (2013) Understanding the Cycle of ¿Life-Long¿ dieting: Narratives of Women and Slimming in a Slimming Class. [National Refereed Conference Paper], Sociological Association of Ireland Annual Conference, Athlone . [Details] |
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| (2013) | American Sociological Association Annual Conference,
Jacqueline OToole (2013) Understanding the cycle of ¿life-long¿ dieting: narratives of women and slimming in slimming classes in Ireland. [International Refereed Conference], American Sociological Association Annual Conference, New York . [Details] |
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| (2013) | NUIG Narrative Studies Group,
Jacqueline OToole (2013) Telling a Good Story. [Invited Oral Presentation], NUIG Narrative Studies Group, National University of Ireland Galway . [Details] |
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| (2012) | NUIG Narrative Studies Group,
Jacqueline OToole (2012) A Narrative Exploration of Weight Management Amongst Women in Rural Ireland¿. [Invited Oral Presentation], NUIG Narrative Studies Group, National University of Ireland Galway . [Details] |
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| (2009) | Sociology Seminar Series University of Limerick,
Jacqueline OToole (2009) Do as we say¿: a narrative study of women¿s experiences of weight management in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Sociology Seminar Series University of Limerick, University of Limerick . [Details] |
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| (2009) | British Sociological Association Annual Conference,
Jacqueline OToole (2009) Are you a danger to yourself: a narrative analysis of motivational talks in group slimming classes. [International Refereed Conference], British Sociological Association Annual Conference, Warick University, Coventry UK . [Details] |
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| (2008) | Mundos De Mujeres/Women¿s Worlds,
Jacqueline OToole (2008) Feminism and the body-project: making use of an embodied sociology in the analysis of women and weight management. [International Refereed Conference], Mundos De Mujeres/Women¿s Worlds, Madrid Spain . [Details] |
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| (2008) | NABS Seminar Edinburgh,
Jacqueline OToole (2008) Narratives of Obesity and Weight Loss. [International Refereed Conference], NABS Seminar Edinburgh, Edinburgh University Scotland . [Details] |
Published Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2006) | Developing a Cross Border Access Programme for Women: Final Report.
Jacqueline O'Toole (2006) Developing a Cross Border Access Programme for Women: Final Report. Lionrai and WEA, Ireland. [Details] |
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| (2006) | Youth Consultation in Cranmore, Sligo.
Jacqueline OToole Trish Kane Gwen Scarbrough (2006) Youth Consultation in Cranmore, Sligo. Sligo LEADER Partnership, Sligo. [Details] |
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| (2004) | Moving on up: Access for Women: A report into the development of an access course for women to be delivered on a cross border basis.
Jacqueline OToole (2004) Moving on up: Access for Women: A report into the development of an access course for women to be delivered on a cross border basis. WEA, Belfast. [Details] |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | National University of Ireland Galway | PhD | Sociology | |
| 1999 | UCD | M.Soc.Sc | Sociology | |
| 1988 | UCD | BA (Hons.) | Sociology and Social Administration |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociological Association of Ireland | Vice President | 12-MAY-17 / 08-MAY-21 |
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Government of Ireland Scholarship | Irish Research Council | |
| 1999 | Scholarship for Academic Achievement | UCD | |
| 1993 | RTE Scholarship | RTE | |
| 1988 | Scholarship for Academic Achievement | UCD |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Sligo | Lecturer in Social Research | / | |
| Dublin Institute of Technology | Lecturer in Sociology | 01-SEP-99 / 31-AUG-03 | |
| Garda College | Lecturer in Sociology | 01-SEP-98 / 31-AUG-99 | |
| Dublin Institute of Technology | Lecturer in Sociology | 01-SEP-96 / 31-AUG-98 | |
| Waterford Institute of Technology | Lecturer in Sociology | 01-SEP-95 / 31-AUG-96 |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Lionra Workers Education Association | ||
| Cranmore Regeneration Project |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Co-convener Narrative Inquiry Annual Conference, Ireland |
Teaching Interests
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation | Student Name | University | Degree | Thesis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Deirdre Byrne | Institute of Technology, Sligo | PhD |