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Miray Philips is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on the transnational politics, meaning, and memory of violence and suffering, with a particular emphasis on how religion and human rights frameworks shape interpretations of violence and mobilization strategies. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork across Egypt, Kuwait, and Washington, DC, she investigates the plight of Christians in the Middle East and memory-making after mass atrocities like the Armenian Genocide and the Syrian war.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Minnesota
- MA in Sociology, University of Minnesota
- B.S. in Sociology and Psychology, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Miray’s research spans transnationalism, geopolitics, and the interplay between religion and rights. Her book project, The Transnational Politics of Religious Difference, analyzes how global dynamics influence local narratives of suffering and belonging. Collaborative projects further examine knowledge production after mass atrocities, highlighting the role of legal frameworks and media in shaping collective memory.
Her recent publications reflect a focus on transnational ethnography, cultural trauma, and legal-political interventions in memory studies. Topics range from Coptic Christian experiences in Egypt to the Armenian Genocide’s commemorative practices, underscoring her commitment to understanding how global and local forces interact in post-conflict contexts.
