Feminist Institute of Social Transformation

Feminist Institute of Social Transformation: Director's Note

A warm welcome to the 2022-2023 academic year for our new and returning undergraduate and graduate students, colleagues, and friends. Despite the continuing unusual and uncertain circumstances, it is important to acknowledge our successes and share in the excitement of our upcoming events.

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Monday, April 17, 2023

Dr. Hari and Dr. Nardon Discuss Immigration, Integration and the Economy

Dr. Amrita Hari (FIST Director and Associate Professor) and Dr. Luciara Nardon (Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work and Professor at Sprott School of Business),... More

Dr. Amrita Hari (FIST Director and Associate Professor) and Dr. Luciara Nardon (Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Inclusion at Work and Professor at Sprott School of Business), discuss the Canadian labour shortage in a recent interview and article. They shared their research on the complexities and barriers that contribute to the shortage... More

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Tune in to The Talking Raven to hear Dr. Gentile discuss FASS’ role in social issues

Patrizia Gentile, Associate Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies and Graduate Advisor at the Feminist Institute of Social... More

Patrizia Gentile, Associate Director of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies and Graduate Advisor at the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, recorded a thought provoking podcast with The Talking Raven. On the episode, "Meet Our Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences Edition", the host and Dr. Gentile explore the possibilities that current and... More

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Patrizia Gentile writes on the Criminalization of Queer Communities in Canada

Patrizia Gentile, Professor and Graduate Advisor with the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, has published an article in The Conversation titled "Sex workers are left out in the... More

Patrizia Gentile, Professor and Graduate Advisor with the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation, has published an article in The Conversation titled "Sex workers are left out in the cold by Ottawa’s unjust conviction amendments." This article is co-written with Steven Maynard, Gary Kinsman, and Tom Hooper, and explores the recent intention by the... More

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