Ellen Berrey

Ellen Berrey is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), specializing in sociological research addressing race, law, education, and cultural dynamics. Her work critically examines policies like affirmative action, diversity initiatives, and institutional responses to social inequality. She focuses on how legal frameworks and educational systems perpetuate or challenge racial and class disparities.

Her research interests include colonialism, racialization, indigeneity, and environmental sociology, often employing qualitative methods to analyze complex societal structures. She is actively involved in academic governance and mentoring graduate students in sociological inquiry.

Recent publications explore topics such as higher education protests, workplace discrimination law, and the evolving role of affirmative action in elite universities. Berrey’s scholarship bridges theoretical insights with empirical analysis, offering critical perspectives on systemic inequities.

While no specific awards or grants are listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained engagement with high-impact sociological issues. She contributes to academic discourse through editorial roles and collaborative research projects.