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Natalie Kouri-Towe serves as Associate Professor of feminism and sexuality at Concordia University's Simone de Beauvoir Institute, where she directs the Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality program. Specializing in transnational feminist theory and gender/sexuality pedagogy, her work critically examines solidarity movements under neoliberalism while developing innovative teaching frameworks for inclusive higher education. Currently on sabbatical (July 2024-June 2025), she remains active in research leadership and community-engaged scholarship through multiple interdisciplinary networks.
Educational Background:
- PhD Sociology of Education, Department of Social Justice Education, OISE and Collaborative Program in Women's and Gender Studies, University of Toronto
- MA Communication Studies, McGill University
- BA Women's Studies Honours and Humanistic Studies, McGill University
Her research traverses critical gender studies, queer theory, and affect studies with emphases on transnational solidarity, migration justice, and pedagogical innovation. Kouri-Towe interrogates how neoliberal governance reshapes feminist and queer movements through analyses of trigger warnings, digital media, and responses to Middle Eastern conflicts. Her scholarship uniquely bridges affective theory with social movement practice, revealing tensions between institutional inclusion and radical transformation in contemporary activism.
Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on feminist responses to systemic crises, particularly in migration and education contexts. Her work integrates intersectional analysis across geopolitical scales while advancing gender-inclusive pedagogical frameworks, with growing attention to digital media's role in shaping contemporary solidarity practices.
Scientific Awards:
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Academic Service (2020)
- Award for Academic Leadership in Sexuality Studies (2019)
Professor Kouri-Towe mentors graduate students in gender/sexuality pedagogy and queer social movements despite current sabbatical restrictions. Her research is sustained by significant funding including:
- SSHRC Insight Grant (2024, PI) for 'Transformative Encounters: Gender and Sexuality Pedagogies in Canada'
- FRQSC Research Support for New Academics (2021, PI)
- SSHRC Connection Grant (2021, PI) for 'Teaching in the 21st Century'
She actively contributes to the Feminist Media Studio's digital initiatives and co-founded the Feminist Researchers Against Borders Network, fostering transnational collaborations that challenge carceral approaches to migration through intersectional feminist praxis.
