I conduct research in the field of international development and have a particular interest in harmful cultural practices such as Bride Price, Female Genital Mutilation, and Forced Marriage. My PhD research explored why bride price continues and compared and contrasted how it was observed across three contexts; rural Zimbabwe, urban Harare, and in the diaspora of Birmingham. The aim was to ascertain if changes have occurred in how and why it is practiced but also consider if any changes reflect shifts in family structures and the respective roles of married men and women.

My research interests cover these disciplines: International Development, Anthropology, and Southern Africa Area Studies.