Cambridge teacher earns PhD on politics of smell sparking online debate

Dr. Ally Louks, a teacher at Cambridge, recently earned her PhD with a dissertation titled "Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose." Her research explores how smell influences social power structures, particularly regarding class, race, and gender. The topic of her thesis has sparked significant online debate. While some users dismissed the relevance of studying smell in literature, others praised its innovative approach to understanding human perception and social dynamics. Dr. Louks shared her achievement on social media, noting she passed her viva with no corrections. The mixed reactions highlight the divide in opinions about the significance of her research topic.