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Deborah Leslie is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Toronto's St. George campus. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and specializes in Economic Geography.
- Education: Ph.D., University of British Columbia
Leslie's research explores labour geography, feminist geography, urban economic development, and cultural industries, with a focus on precarious work, gendered/racial inequalities, and alternative economic practices like work integration social enterprises (WISEs) and commoning. Her recent work analyzes neoliberal urban governance, craft sector collectivity, and deskilling in corporatized cultural industries.
Leslie's publications examine trends in social economy initiatives, hybrid work identities in virtual craft industries, and creativity erosion in cultural sectors. Her methodological approach combines critical political economy and feminist theory to dissect spatial-temporal dynamics in commodity chains and urban policy shifts.
