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Erin Tolley holds the Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race, and Inclusive Politics as Associate Professor in Carleton University's Department of Political Science. Her research examines how sociodemographic diversity shapes political institutions and processes.
Education:
- B.A. University of Saskatchewan
- M.A. Western University
- Ph.D. Queen's University
Research focuses on representation gaps in Canadian politics, analyzing barriers to political participation faced by women, racialized minorities, and youth. Current projects investigate diversity in municipal governance and Black Canadians' political experiences. Methodologically, Tolley employs mixed-methods approaches including large-N data collection and community-partnered qualitative studies.
Recent publications analyze gendered and racialized media framing of political candidates, intersectional barriers to candidate nomination, and youth underrepresentation in legislatures. This work develops new frameworks for understanding how identity markers influence political opportunity structures.
Awards:
- Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race and Inclusive Politics
- Donald Smiley Prize for best book in Canadian politics (2017)
She leads the Black on the Ballot research initiative documenting Black Canadians' political experiences through podcast narratives and community engagement.
