Cheryl Collier

Dr. Cheryl Collier is a Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Windsor, appointed since July 2021. She holds a position in the Department of Political Science with research expertise in gender-based violence in political contexts, Canadian social policy, and feminist institutionalism.

Her research examines:

• Violence against women in politics (VAWIP)
• #MeToo movement impacts on political institutions
• Comparative legislative harassment policies
• Media representations of gender-based violence
• Intersectional approaches to policy analysis

Recent publications form a comprehensive analysis of gender-based violence in Canadian politics, including social media harassment, mainstream media coverage, institutional responses, and policy solutions. Her work employs comparative frameworks analyzing Canada alongside the UK and other democracies.