Chris Dixon

Chris Dixon is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Sciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Dixon combines academic work with activism, focusing on radical social movements and theoretical frameworks. His research emphasizes contemporary movements in North America, abolitionist and anarchist theories, anti-racist feminism, and participatory research methods.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Social Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz

Research Focus: Dixon examines historical and contemporary social movements, particularly those challenging systemic oppression. His work integrates academic scholarship with grassroots activism, advocating for prefigurative politics and long-term movement sustainability. Key themes include anti-authoritarian organizing, police brutality critique, and collaborative research practices.

Publications Trends: His writings analyze case studies like the 1999 Seattle protests and the Occupy Sudbury movement, while also advancing theoretical frameworks for radical praxis. Recent work critiques institutional racism in policing and explores strategies for building transformative movements.

Affiliations:

• Member of Punch Up Collective
• Columnist for Canadian Dimension
• Advisory Board Member, Upping the Anti journal

Labs/Teams: Engaged with activist networks like Punch Up Collective, prioritizing community-driven research and public scholarship.