Amanda Sheely

Amanda Sheely is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) campus, specializing in sociological research at the intersection of social policy, inequality, and criminal justice. Her work emphasizes computational and quantitative methods to analyze systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations.

• Fields of Study: Computational and Quantitative Methods, Sociology of Crime and Law, Sociology of Family, Sociology of Gender, Social Policy
• Areas of Interest: Race/class/gender dynamics, Sociology of punishment, Poverty and inequality, Family policy
• Email: amanda.sheely@utoronto.ca

Sheely’s research explores how punitive welfare policies, criminal records, and socioeconomic disparities impact employment, health, and family stability. Her publications frequently address gendered dimensions of poverty, policy comparisons between the U.S. and EU, and methodological approaches to studying marginalized communities.

Recent articles highlight her focus on food insecurity among lone mothers, devolution in welfare programs, and health interventions for women on public assistance. While her work spans interdisciplinary topics, she consistently applies quantitative frameworks to evaluate social policy effectiveness.