Caroline Shenaz Hossein

Caroline Shenaz Hossein serves as Associate Professor of Global Development at the University of Toronto, with cross-appointments in the Department of Sociology Graduate Program and Department of Political Science. She currently holds the position of Interim-Director at the Institute for Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with:

• Sociology of Gender
• Political Sociology
• Qualitative Methodologies
• Comparative Politics
• Development Studies
• Political Economy

Professor Hossein's research framework prominently features intersectional analysis and Black Feminist Theory applied to economic development questions. Her scholarly approach centers the experiences of marginalized communities in understanding and transforming economic systems. As Interim-Director of the Institute for Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Livelihoods, she leads initiatives focused on creating economic structures that prioritize inclusion and sustainability.

Her current campus location is Downtown Toronto (St. George), with office HL 432. She can be reached at 647-601-4688 and maintains an active professional presence through her personal website and social media (@carolinehossein).