Stephen Muzzatti

Dr. Stephen Muzzatti is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University. He holds a BA, MA, and PhD in Sociology from York University. His research focuses on cultural criminology, animals in society (HAS), transgression, death studies, and neoliberalism's impact on social dynamics. He examines intersections between crime, consumerism, and human-animal interactions, with notable work on state/corporate crime, veterinary care during pandemics, and austerity's effects on universities.

Recent publications explore topics like companion animal welfare, gendered labor in feral cat management, and neoliberal university culture. He teaches courses such as SOC 105 (Introduction to Sociology), SOC 319 (Sociological Perspectives on Crime), and CC 8836 (Animals in Society and Culture). Dr. Muzzatti actively participates in academic organizations, including the Canadian Sociological Association and the Justice Studies Association, and chairs the Parkdale Residents Association's Safety and Security Group.

His work bridges criminological theory with critical social analysis, addressing themes like mortality politics, paranormal phenomena, and the monetization of violence. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications reflect scholarly impact in transgressive pedagogy and HAS research.