Emma Alexander

Emma Alexander is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Arts. She specializes in world history with a focus on South Asia, childhood studies, and colonial/postcolonial dynamics. Her teaching spans courses on South Asian diaspora, global slavery, and women’s history in South Asia.

• Teaching Areas: World History, South Asia, Childhood Studies
• Key Courses: South Asian Diaspora Since 1800, Global History of Slavery, Women’s History in South Asia

Her research interests explore the Indian diaspora, child labor history, and colonial legacies. She is affiliated with the H. Sanford Riley Centre for Canadian History and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives like the State Socialism Workshop.

• Awards: H. Sanford Riley Fellowship in Canadian History

Emma Alexander’s work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary social issues, emphasizing global interconnectedness and marginalized voices in South Asian contexts.