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Decolonization is not a metaphor

Feb 24, 2022

McGill’s first panel on Decolonizing Approaches to Research tackles important questions and presents methods for liberating research from colonial theory and practice

‘Decolonizing Approaches to Research’ tackles whitewashing and Eurocentrism in research

Feb 22, 2022

Dei-Sharpe detailed the predatory relationship that often exists between researchers and racialized participants. She referenced “dehumanizing and exploitative [research] practices”

ANTI-RACIST VIDEOS HELP TEACHERS DISMANTLE RACISM AND COLONIALISM IN THE CLASSROOM

Jan 19, 2022

Our classrooms can mirror oppressive structures in our society. Those who wish to build an anti-racist future can work toward including more narratives, histories and teaching methods in their classrooms.

2021 SWAAC GRADUATE AWARD OF MERIT WINNERS

May 17, 2021

Awarded annually to the women graduate students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the university or general community while maintaining exemplary academic records.

LAUNCHED: A database of anti-racist educational videos and learning materials

Apr 19, 2021

PhD student Jamilah Dei-Sharpe’s project addresses the lack of resources tackling systemic racism and discrimination in schools

A new network by Black graduate students, for Black graduate students, launches this week

Sep 2, 2020

With the unveiling of its website on September 4, the National Black Graduate Network officially starts its work to connect and support Black graduate students across Canada

Concordian Jamilah is recognized for her role in creating the National Black Graduate Network

Jul 3, 2020

Black scholars have been demanding equitable space within academic institutions for decades — and the most recent wave of protests against anti-Black racism has brought a renewed focus to this ongoing struggle...

Faculty Among Thousands Calling for Action on Anti-Black Racism at Concordia

Jun 16, 2020

A statement demanding Concordia take action on systemic anti-Black racism at the university has been signed by nearly 7,000 Concordians...

Rap and Modern Love: The Expression of Intimate Masculinity in Mainstream Rap

Jun 17, 2019

To enliven inquiry into the intimate lives of black men I conducted a qualitative, thematic analysis of the non-hypermasculine expressions of black men toward women in mainstream rap songs.

The Rest of the Story

Mar 20, 2018

Jamila[h] DS shares with us how a professor influenced her life course and her multiple past research experiences concerning minority youth, postpartum depression groups, racial identification and minority status in different multicultural settings

Where are the Mothers' Groups? A Pilot Study in Toronto

May 14, 2017

This article examines mothering groups from a sociological perspective by surveying
their intended and unintended effects on society.

UTM in the community: Sociology symposium showcases student research

Apr 5, 2017

Students from U of T Mississauga’s sociology, criminology and law and society courses showcased their research at an experiential learning symposium

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