Gillian Creese

Gillian Creese is Professor Emerita in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. Her research examines intersections of gender, sexuality, racialization and class within migration contexts, with particular focus on African immigrant experiences in Canada.

Research Focus: Current SSHRC-funded project investigates educational pathways for African youth with refugee backgrounds across six Canadian provinces. Her work analyzes institutional barriers, resilience strategies, and access to postsecondary education.

Thematic Expertise: Racial identity formation, labor market integration, gender relations in diaspora communities, and methodological approaches to studying intersectional inequalities.