Jonathon Prasad
Academic Researcher, Writer and Poverty Activist
I am a social researcher working at the intersection of poverty, race, space and identity. My primary research explores the everyday lived experience of poverty amongst minoritised ethnic communities in post-industrial northern towns in the UK
About Me
My research is driven by a deep commitment to understanding poverty, health inequalities, and cultural life in post-industrial northern towns across the UK. This is informed by a multidisciplinary approach, grounded in the Capabilities Approach and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), to explore:
- How people in post-industrial communities experience poverty.
- The relationship between poverty and poor oral health, and what this reveals about broader health inequalities.
- How minoritised ethnic communities create space and visibility in both urban and rural UK settings.
At the core of my work is a commitment to bridging the gap between academic research, public policy, and everyday community life. I strive to ensure that the insights I produce lead to meaningful, practical change. As both a researcher and activist, I am dedicated to advancing social justice and working toward a more equitable and inclusive society through my scholarship
Research
Primary Research Areas
1. Poverty and the Capabilities Approach
Exploring the everyday experiences of poverty in post-industrial settings.
Investigating how social structures limit or enhance individual capabilities.
2. Health Inequalities and Oral Health
Examining the intersection of poverty and oral health outcomes.
Addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access and equity.
