Cynthia Wright

Cynthia Wright is an Associate Professor at the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, York University. She is affiliated with the Centre for Feminist Research, York University; the Global Labour Research Centre, York University; and the Cuba Research Forum, Centre for Research on Cuba, University of Nottingham, UK. As of July 1, 2023, she is on sabbatical.

• Education:
  • PhD, OISE/University of Toronto
  • MA, Social and Political Thought, York University
  • BA, Honours, History, York University

Research Interests: Dr. Wright's work focuses on History, Gender Issues, Social Movements, Migration and Non-Citizenship, Social and Political Thought, and Sexuality. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges historical analysis with contemporary social justice frameworks.

Affiliations and Collaborations: Her cross-institutional collaborations include global research networks, particularly in Cuba and the UK, emphasizing transnational feminist and labor studies.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Centre for Feminist Research and the Global Labour Research Centre, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on gender, migration, and labor rights.