معرفی
Rhea Hoskin holds an MA in Gender Studies (2013) and a PhD in Sociology from Queen's University. She is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed to the departments of Sociology & Legal Studies and Sexuality, Marriage & Family Studies.
- MA in Gender Studies, Queen's University (2013)
- PhD in Sociology, Queen's University
- Ontario Women’s Health Scholar
- AMTD Global Talent Postdoctoral Fellow
Her research focuses on femininities and femme theory, particularly exploring critical femininities, femmephobia, and psychosocial/cultural perceptions of femininity. She analyzes systemic prejudices rooted in the devaluation of feminine identities and applies Femme Theory to broader sociocultural phenomena.
Scientific Awards & Fellowships:
- Received the Governor General’s Gold Medal for her PhD work
- Ontario Women’s Health Scholar
- AMTD Global Talent Postdoctoral Fellow
Her academic journey has been shaped by mentorship from Queen's Gender Studies faculty (Drs. Annette Burfoot, Margaret Little, Jane Tolmie, Scott Morgensen, Katherine McKittrick), who provided theoretical foundations for her contributions to emerging fields like Femme Theory and Critical Femininities.
