Prof Sara Parker

Chapters

Parker S, Khatri R, Timilsina L, Cook I. 2025. Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Reality of Nepal Population Aging in Societal Context :38-61 Routledge DOI Publisher Url

Lotter S, Standing K, Parker S. 2024. Introduction Standing K, Parker S, Lotter S. Experiences of menstruation from the Global South and North: Towards a visualised, inclusive and applied menstruation studies The British Academy/Oxford University Press. Oxford

Standing K, Parker S, Lotter S. 2024. Conclusion Standing K, Parker S, Lotter S. Experiences of menstruation from the Global South and North: Towards a visualised, inclusive and applied menstruation studies. British Academy/Oxford University Press DOI Publisher Url

STANDING KAY, PARKER S, LOTTER S. 2024. Introduction EXPERIENCES OF MENSTRUATION FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AND NORTH :1-15 British AcademyLondon 9780197267578 DOI Publisher Url

Parker S, Daly A, Shrestha BK. 2024. Menstruation Education: Case Study of Creating a Menstruation Resource Kit in Nepal Standing K, Parker S, Lotter S. EXPERIENCES OF MENSTRUATION FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH AND NORTH: TOWARDS A VISUALISED, INCLUSIVE, AND APPLIED MENSTRUATION STUDIES :38-58 Oxford University Press for The British Academy. Oxford 978-0-19-726757-8

Parker S, Standing K. 2024. ‘DIGNITY’ AND ‘FREEDOM’ KITS: Insights into Re-usable Menstrual Pads in Nepal Menstruation in Nepal Dignity Without Danger :145-163 DOI Publisher Url

Parker S, Standing K, Subedi M. 2024. INTRODUCTION Menstruation in Nepal Dignity Without Danger :1-17 DOI Publisher Url

Parker S, Standing K, Subedi M. 2024. CONCLUSION AND THE WAY FORWARD Menstruation in Nepal Dignity Without Danger :253-264 DOI Publisher Url

Parker S. 2021. Aging in Nepal: Emerging issues and challenges Aging in Asia :91-110

Standing KE, Parker S. 2017. Girls’ and women’s rights to menstrual health in Nepal Mahtab N. Women's Issues and Rights in the Developing World :156-168 IGI Global Publisher. Hershey, Pennsylvania (USA) 9781522530183 DOI Publisher Url

Parker S, Pant B. 2009. Aging in Nepal: Emerging Issues and Challenges Powell JL, Cook IG. Aging in Asia :89-108 Nova Science Publishers 9781607416494

Parker S, Standing K. 2007. The Impact of Conflict on schools in Nepal’ Leach F, Dunne M. Education, conflict and reconciliation Peter Lang Pub Inc 9783039109456

Standing K, Parker S, Dhital L. 2006. Schools in Nepal: ‘Zones of Peace’ or Sites of Gendered Violence Leach FE, Mitchell C. Combating gender violence in and around schools Trentham Books Ltd 9781858563886

Parker S. 1997. Annapurna Conservation Area Project In pursuit of sustainable development ? Auty R, Brown K. Approaches to Sustainable Development :144-168 Psychology Press 9781855674394

Parker S, Standing K, Subedi M. Introduction Menstruation in Nepal :1-17 Taylor & Francis DOI

Journal article

Begg S, Jha B, Shah N, Shrestha A, Pulford J, Parker S. 2024. Empowering youth as Changemakers for gender-transformative action: a play-based participatory approach in South-East Nepal Perspectives in Public Health, 144 :285-296 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Sapkota BD, Simkhada P, Newton D, Parker S. 2024. Domestic Violence Against Women in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Risk Factors Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, 25 :2703-2720 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Basnet S, Standing KE, Parker SL, Sharma S. 2022. Violence Against Women and Girls in Humanitarian Crisis: Learning from the 2015 Nepal Earthquake South Asian Journal of Law, Policy, and Social Research, 1 Publisher Url Public Url

Subedi M, Parker S. 2021. Menstrual Exclusions in Nepal: Some Evidence of Transition Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 15 :1-9 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Daly A, Parker SL, Sherpa S, Regmi U. 2019. Federalisation and education in Nepal: contemporary reflections on working through change Education 3-13, DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Standing KE, Parker SL, Bista S. 2017. ‘It’s Breaking Quite Big Social Taboos’ Violence Against Women and Girls and Self-Defense Training in Nepal Women's Studies International Forum, 64 :51-58 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Standing KE, Parker SL, Bista S. 2016. Grassroots responses to violence against women and girls in post-earthquake Nepal: lessons from the field Gender and Development, 24 :187-204 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Doherty B, Smith A, Parker S. 2015. Fair Trade market creation and marketing in the Global South Geoforum, 67 :158-171 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Parker S, Standing K, Shrestha BK. 2014. 'My grandfather broke all traditional norms by sending both his daughters to school': Lessons from 'inspirational' women in Nepal Gender and Development, 22 :91-108 DOI Publisher Url

Parker SL, Nikku BR, Khatri R. 2014. Social policy, social work and age care in Nepal: mapping services and missing links European Journal of Social Work Online, :1-16 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Parker S, Khatatri R, Cook IG, Pant B. 2014. THEORIZING AGING IN NEPAL: BEYOND THE BIOMEDICAL MODEL CANADIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIOLOGY-CAHIERS CANADIENS DE SOCIOLOGIE, 39 :231-254 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Parker S, Standing K, Pant B. 2013. Caught in the cross fire: Children's right to education during conflict - the case of Nepal 1996-2006 Children and Society, 27 :372-384 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Parker S. 2011. Business and NGOs in interaction: A quest for corporate social responsibility GEOGRAPHY, 96 :53-53 Author Url

Standing KE, Parker S, Mahtab N, Thapaliya H. 2011. Gender and Women’s Studies courses in Nepal, Bangladesh and the UK: experiences from the DelPHE link programme, Education and Development, 22 :85-106 Publisher Url

Standing K, Parker S. 2010. The Effect of the ‘Peoples War’ on Schooling in Nepal 1996 – 2006, Education, Citizenship and Social Justice,, 3 DOI Publisher Url

Dummer TJB, Cook IG, Parker SL, Barrett GA, Hull AP. 2008. Promoting and assessing 'deep learning' in geography fieldwork: An evaluation of reflective field diaries JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 32 :459-479 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Parker S. 2005. Reflecting on REFLECT: Experiences of Non-Formal Education in Nepal Parker S. International Journal of Learning, Common Ground, 12 :17-28

Parker S, Pant B. Longevity in Nepal, Environmental, Health and Policy Challenges International Journal of Society Systems Science Issue., 4 :333-345 DOI Publisher Url Public Url

Books (authored)

Standing K, Standing PIGSK, Parker RIDSS, Parker S, Lotter S. 2024. Experiences of Menstruation from the Global South and North Towards Visualised, Inclusive, and Applied Menstruation Studies Oxford University Press, USA 9780197267578

Parker S, Standing K, Subedi M. 2024. MENSTRUATION IN NEPAL: Dignity Without Danger :1-264 DOI Publisher Url

Mahtab N. 2016. Revealing Gender Inequalities and Perceptions in South Asian Countries through Discourse Analysis Parker S. IGI Global 9781522502807

Internet publication

Standing K, Parker S. 2019. Nepal's menstrual huts: What can be done about the practice of confining women to cow sheds? Publisher Url

Standing KE, Parker SL. 2019. Nepal’s menstrual huts: what can be done about this practice of confining women to cow sheds? Publisher Url Public Url

Parker S, Standing K. 2018. Tackling the taboo around menstruation Nepal Author Url

Poster

Daly A, Parker S, Sherpa S. 2018. ‘Opportunities and barriers for public services presented by Federalisation in Nepal’ Centre for Educational Reserach/Arts, Professional and Social Sciences Reserach Exchange Author Url

Other

Standing KE, Parker SL. 2016. Overcoming intersectional barriers: Lessons from 'inspirational' women in Nepal Mahtab N, Parker S, Haque T, Sabur A, Sowed ASM. DOI Publisher Url

Books (edited)

2011. Our Village Our Life; Sikles in Focus Jagadamba Press Kathmandu, Nepal Parker S. Jagadamba Press. Kathmandu, Nepal

Discourse analysis for a tool for understanding gender identity Mahtab N, Parker S.

Thesis/Dissertation

Mwandumba GE. Globalisation, structural adjustment and small and micro-sized enterprises in Malawi Public Url

Editorial/letter to the editor

Van Teijlingen E, Subedi M, Parker S, Khattri MB. The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Writing and Publishing Papers Dhaulagiri Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, 18 DOI Publisher Url

Professional activities

Conference presentation:

Oral presentation, Online / South Africa, International Visual Methods Conference, Presentation and Panel; Dignity Without Danger Visualising Menstruation in Nepal lessons from a collaborative action research project. 2021

Oral presentation, British Academy London, Menstruation: sharing experiences from the global north and south, Dangers of a Single Narrative the need for multi media creative outputs. 2021

Oral presentation, On;ine, International Visual Sociology Association, Dignity Without Danger Visualising Menstruation in Nepal lessons from a collaborative action research project. 2021

Oral presentation, Virtual, British and Nepal NGOs Meeting, BRANNGO Survey Feedback - Dr Sara Parker and Dr Angela Daly Liverpool John Moores University. 2020

Oral presentation, Kathmandu, Martin Chautari - BNAC Lecture Series 1, Preliminary Insights from Dignity Without Danger collaboratively analysing cultural norms stigmas and taboos. 2020

Oral presentation, Kathmandu, Social Science Baha Annual Conference, Dignity Without Danger challenges and opportunities of collaborative action research in Nepal. 2019

Oral presentation, Colorado Springs, Society for Menstrual Cycle Research Conference, Bloody Periods! Visualising Menstruation to challenge taboos and social norms: insights from Nepal. 2019

Oral presentation, Saratoga Springs, International Visual Sociology Association, Ethical issues when visualising menstruation in Nepal Combatting Social Stigma. 2019

Oral presentation, Kathmandu, Martin Chautari Annual Conference, Gender, Education, Advocacy Resources: Gearing up for Menstrual Health and Hygiene in Schools. 2019

Oral presentation, Kathmandu, Nepal, Education in Nepal, Chautari Conference, Education Reform in Nepal: Opportunities for Collaboration and Inclusive Education. 2019

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, CERES Research Seminar, Educational Reforms in Nepal: a critical moment for change?. 2018

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, Teaching and Learning Conference LJMU, Evaluating the impact of international fieldtrips on students experiences in Sociology. 2017

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, Teaching and Learning Conference LJMU, Qualitative research in action Inspirational women in Nepal. 2017

Oral presentation, LJMU, LJMU Teaching and Learning Conference, Evaluating the impact of long haul international fieldtrips and blogging on the student experience in Sociology. 2017

Oral presentation, LJMU, LJMU Teaching and learning conference, Qualitative research in action: inspirational women in Nepal. 2017

Oral presentation, Bournemouth, British Nepal Academic Council Annual Conference, Grassroots Responses To Violence Against Women And Girls In Post-earthquake Nepal: Lessons From The Field.. 2017

Oral presentation, Oxford University, Britain-Nepal Academic Council, Impacts on Menstrual Health : Reusable Sanitary Pads in Nepal. 2017

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, British Nepal Academic Council Annual Conference, Violence Against Women and Girls in Nepal. 2016

Conference organisation:

Co-Organiser, Menstruation Representing experiences from the Global South and Global North British Academy, https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/menstruation-representing-experiences-global-south-and-north/. 2021

Co-organiser, Menstruation representing experiences from the Global South and North at the British Academy, https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/menstruation-representing-experiences-global-south-and-north. 2020

Organised by Classrooms in the Clouds NGO and LJMU School of Education/Sociology, Joint Nepal-UK Education and Research Workshop Educational Inclusion and Rights in Practice: Classroom in the Clouds NGO/LJMU School of Education. 2018

Co-Organiser, 14th Nepal Study Day British Nepal Academic Council Liverpool, https://www.bnac.ac.uk/bnac-event/14th-nepal-study-days-14-15-april-2016-ljm-university/. 2016

Research Grants Awarded:

Duration of research project: 4 months, Grant value (£): 3025, GCRF, Sara Parker and Babu Kaji Shrestha, Bricks in the Wall: Opportunities and barriers to education for children of families working in seasonal brick kiln settlements in Nepal. 2020

Duration of research project: 27 months, Grant value (£): £299,500, BA Global Challenges Research Fund Sustainable Development, Prof Madhu Sudan Subedi Tribhuvan University Dr Kay Standing LJMU Dr Stefanie Lotter SOAS University of London, Dignity Without Danger Collaboratively analysing stigma and taboos to develop innovative strategies to address menstrual exclusion in Nepal. 2018

Duration of research project: 2 years, Grant value (£): 7820.00, British Academy/Leverhulme small grant, Sara Parker, LJMU, Re-usable sanitary towel projects: Assessing their wider impact on women's health and well-being in Nepal. 2018

Other invited event:

Kathmandu Nepal, http://www.hissan.org.np/news/2nd-hissan-international-conference-on-prospects-and-challenges-of-higher-education-vision-2030-april-17-18-2020-park-village-resort-budanilkantha-kathmandu-nepal-, 2nd HISSAN International Conference on "Prospects and Challenges of Higher Education: Vision 2030" April 17-18, 2020, Park Village Resort, Budanilkant. 2020

Central Department of Sociology, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal, Invited Presentation with Dr Sara Parker, LJMU, Reflection on Gender and Development in Nepal: Action Research over past 30 years. 2017

External PGR examinations performed:

PhD, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, Exploring Queer Identities in Nepal; Implications to Education. 2020

PhD, Monash University, Australia, Intersecting Marginalisations and Reproductive Health, The experience of young Dalit women in Achham, Nepal. 2019

PhD, Deakin University, Australia, 'Reproductive health for the marginalised: the knowledge of young women trafficked into the sex industry in Nepal'. 2018

Award:

John Moores Student Union, Amazing Teaching Awards: JMSU President Award. 2019

British Academy, British Academy Small Grant. 2011

British Council, Mainstreaming Gender in Higher Education: UK Nepal and Bangladesh. 2010

Media Coverage:

Bloody Period Nepali Times Kathmandu 2018

Self portrait of Sikles - article in Nepali Times on community photography project in Nepal connected to PhD research and launch of Photography book edited by Dr Sara Parker

Article on Conservation in Nepal reflecting in the changing role of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project

Untold stories of Unsung Heroes - Inspirational Women in Nepal March 2018

Newspaper article on launch of Dignity Without Danger British Academy GCRF research project

Himalayan teachers join LJMU in Nepal-UK education workshops Classrooms in the Clouds, Nepal collaborated with the School of Education and Sociology at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) to organise a participatory workshop on Culture, Inclusion and Sustainability, June 19-20th 2018. Teachers and supporters of Nepal education came from the Wirral, Dudley and across the North West to share experiences and insights into gender roles in education, the role of culture and learning in natural environments.

External collaboration:

Classrooms in the Clouds, Nepal, lJMU School of Education and Sociology/Classrooms in the Clouds, Nepal, https://www2.ljmu.ac.uk/newsupdate/viewarticle/3351/. 2018

External committees:

An informal network connecting NGOs that work in Nepal across a range od SDGS, Elected Committee Member, Britain and Nepal NGO Network (BRANNGO), https://www.branngo.org/. 2018

Liverpool World Centre, Trustee, Liverpool World Centre, http://liverpoolworldcentre.org/. 2016

Research committee, Executive Member, British Nepal Academic Council (BNAC), http://bnac.ac.uk/. 2015

Royal Geographical Society, Member and Undergraduate Dissertation Prize Coordinator, Developing Areas Research Group. 2010

Membership of professional bodies:

British Nepal Academic Council, Elected Executive Committee Member (2015), http://bnac.ac.uk/. 1999

Development Studies Association, Member. 1995

Development Studies Association, Member, http://www.devstud.org.uk/. 1995

Other Professional Activity:

Blood Rituals: Light Night 2019 In collaboration with Dignity Without Danger, we present a collaborative multi-part installation examining rituals surrounding menstruation. Blood Rituals combines virtual reality, photography and film exploring menstrual experiences in Nepal with material from LJMU’s Femorabilia collection, artworks by Bee Hughes and Poloumi Basu and craft activities with Period Project Merseyside to reflect on menstrual stigma in the UK and globally..