College of Humanities and Social Sciences staff

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Dr Gwyn Easterbrook-Smith PhD

Tutor

Doctoral Co-Supervisor
School of People, Environment and Planning

Professional

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - Victoria University (2018)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Co-Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

sex work, gendered labour, postfeminism, transgender studies 

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Communication and Media Studies (200100): Cultural Studies (200200): Culture, Gender, Sexuality (200205): Languages, Communication And Culture (200000): Media Studies (200104)

Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Co-supervisor 3 0

Current Doctoral Supervision

Co-supervisor of:

  • Hanwei Wu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Resistance Through Queer Laughter: The Role of Humour in Identity Politics in Chinese Gay Vlogs
  • Max Zhang - Doctor of Philosophy
    Untying Women's Shackles, Breaking Gender Stereotypes - Creative Adaptation of Yue Opera (1949-2025)
  • Hiraly Asabahebwa - Doctor of Philosophy
    The Experiences of HIV-Diagnosed University Students Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda.

Media and Links

Media

  • 23 Oct 2023 - Online
    Migrants still prohibited from sex industry
  • 21 Jan 2024 - Newspaper, Online
    How viable is it to make a living off OnlyFans?
  • 13 Aug 2025 - Online
    Why you think OnlyFans is easy money
  • 08 Mar 2022 - Radio, Online
    Representing Sex Work in Aotearoa Media
  • 03 Jun 2023 - Newspaper, Online
    OnlyFans model turns viral video into lucrative...

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