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Dr. Dominique Bourque is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Department of French and the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on marginalized groups, including immigrants, artists, and lesbians, with expertise in feminist theory, French materialism, queer identity, and the politics of exile. She collaborates at the intersection of art, literature, and societal structures.
- Ph.D. in French Literature, University of Ottawa (2000)
- M.A. in French Literature, University of Ottawa (1995)
- B.A. in French Studies, Université de Montréal (1988)
Her research explores strategies of "un-marking" social categories, analyzing how identities are constructed and deconstructed in cultural contexts. She has published extensively on Monique Wittig's work and conducted pioneering studies on Canadian lesbian communities.
Recent publications span feminist theory, queer identity, and cultural representations, with a focus on artistic resistance and postcolonial narratives. These works bridge literary criticism, sociological analysis, and political discourse.
- Lambda Foundation for Excellence Award (2006)
She supervises graduate students, including Mina Fakhravar (2027), Farinaz Basmechi (2025), and Rocio Villagran Becerra (2024). Her research has been supported by CRSH grants (2008–2011).
