Kyla Piccin
Anti-colonial feminist studies, policing, surveillance, incarceration and migrant detention in settler-colonial contexts
Before beginning your studies at the Institute of Political Economy where did you study and what program(s) were you enrolled in?
I studied International Development Studies with an emphasis in Law and Policy at Trent University.
What is it specifically that attracted you to study Political Economy at Carleton?
I was initially drawn to the interdisciplinary nature of the program. I looked forward to the opportunity to pursue my various interests within the discipline while maintaining a strong base in political economy as a holistic framework of analysis. Additionally, I was drawn to the intimacy of the program. I value the one-on-one support that we are afforded throughout the process and the many opportunities to build community with my professors and peers.
My areas of research interest include…
Anti-colonial feminist studies and the affective dimensions of state violence, particularly related to policing, surveillance, incarceration and migrant detention in settler-colonial contexts.
What activities have you been involved in lately?
Some of my favourite books I’ve read this year include, Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown, When They Call You A Terrorist by Patrice Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele, and All About Love by Bell Hooks.
What advice would you give to a prospective Political Economy graduate student?
Keep focused on your end goal, but be easy on yourself!