Elizabeth Torrens

Elizabeth Torrens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Trent University and currently serves as the Acting Program Coordinator for Criminology. She holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in Sociology from Western University. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, bullying, education systems, social control mechanisms, and the evaluation of social programs and policies.

• Education:
• B.A. (Western University)
• M.A. (Western University)
• Ph.D. (Western University)

Her work examines how social institutions enforce norms of 'normalcy' and 'deviance,' particularly through mechanisms like criminalization or informal interactions such as bullying. Her policy evaluation expertise emphasizes real-world implementation challenges and unintended consequences of formal interventions. She teaches courses including Introduction to Sociology, Deviance & Social Control, and Critical Criminology.

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