Cambridge Scholar who received backlash over 'Politics of Smell' PhD, graduates: What her research was about

Dr. Ally Louks faced online backlash after sharing her PhD thesis, "Olfactory Ethics: The politics of smell in modern and contemporary prose." Her research explores how literature uses smell to reinforce social stigmas like racism and sexism. Despite negativity, Louks received support from Cambridge University and celebrated her graduation, highlighting the importance of her unique contribution to understanding olfactory prejudice.

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