Sociology Professor Emeritus Paul Anisef begins the seventh and final phase of studying the “Class of ’73,” a cohort of baby boomers from Ontario who graduated from Grade 12 in 1973. This unique 46-year study, funded most recently through a SSHRC Insight grant in 2018, follows up with the cohort and continues the longest […]
Sociology Professor Christopher Kyriakides spoke with the Toronto Star about the bond between refugees, Canada and Canadian's self-image in an article entitled “Expecting gratitude from refugees is about bolstering our own saviour complex.” “Refugee status can become like a straitjacket if people are expected to behave in a way that reinforces the saviour credentials of […]
Held to coincide with, and in celebration of, the 19thWorld Congress of Sociology in Toronto (July 15-21, 2018), ‘Re-Imagining Culture and Politics’ is a one-day conference that brings together some of the world’s leading scholars to map out the shifting social and intellectual landscape in these turbulent times. With the seeming entrenchment of populism, the […]
At first glance, a pile of dirty laundry might not look like a source of fresh ideas for an academic with a deep-rooted interest in social justice. But when Pat Armstrong started rummaging through sacks of sweaters, socks and silken nothings awaiting washing in nursing homes scattered across six western world countries, the Distinguished […]
Sociology Professor Fuyuki Kurasawa, an expert in social media and digital culture, spoke to the CBC about Facebook’s plans to launch a dating app. This news was surprising due to the backlash that the social media company has received in light of privacy issues, such as the . The timing seems like "a very odd […]
We are very proud of our Sociology undergraduate students, Robyn Cheung and Suzanne Kennedy, who presented their Honours Theses at the 35th Annual Qualitative Analysis Conference: Creating, Negotiating, and Transcending Social Boundaries in Everyday Life, held May 16 to 18 in Fredericton, NB. Robyn Cheung (right in photo) presented her thesis, "The Construction of […]
From CBC News Toronto: New washroom policy is 'positive 1st step,' but Starbucks needs to do more, York University prof says ‘They’re really in a position to set a good example for the rest of the industry,’ says Sheila Cavanagh CBC News · Posted: May 21, 2018 4:32 PM ET | Last Updated: May 21 […]
The first Community Conversation of 2018, titled “Black Panther, Celebrating Blackness in the African Diaspora,” celebrated and analyzed black culture around the world by focusing on the $1.2-billion-grossing superhero film. Black Panther is based on the Marvel superhero character from the fictional African nation of Wakanda, but incorporates a mosaic of real cultural elements from […]
We are delighted to announce the achievements of two of our SOCI students, past and present, recognized for their leadership in the community and tackling challenging social issues. Current SOCI student, Adam Lake, centre right, is the recipient of the 2017 Lincoln M. Alexander Award. This Province of Ontario award is given to […]
Professor Pat Armstrong is one of eight women recognized by the YWCA Toronto for her outstanding contributions to and leadership in improving the lives of women. Armstrong, a distinguished research professor of sociology in the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (LAPS), is a 2018 YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction recipient in the […]