Esperanza Miyake

I specialise in the critical analysis of gender, race and digital media/technology. My current research examines this intersection from the perspective of digital justice and equality, looking A.I., smart tech, social media and other technopractices in everyday life that oppress, marginalise and disadvantage minority groups. My most recent books include: 'Digital Disengagement: Covid-19, Digital Justice and the Politics of Refusal' (2023)(w/ A Kuntsman and S Martin); 'Paradoxes of Digital Disengagement: In Search of the Opt-out button' (2022)(w/ A Kuntsman); and 'The Gendered Motorcycle: Representations in Society, Media and Popular Culture" (2018). I am have a forthcoming book on digital identities and virtuality (Routledge).

Beyond publications, I am currently a member of OFCOM's Making Sense of Media Research Working Group, and have also been part of the Scottish Government's Independent Expert Group, working on the Unlocking the Value of Scotland's Public Sector Personal Data Programme (2022-23). My articles have appeared in international media outlets such as The New York Times and Newsweek Japan, and have appeared on BBC 10 o'clock News, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland to discuss issues around technology and/or gender.