Dr. Barbara Arneil

Biography

Barbara Arneil is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia. She holds a Ph.D. from London and has a distinguished career focusing on identity politics, political thought, and the intersections of liberalism and colonialism. Her published works include significant contributions to feminist political theory, including the co-edited books 'Sexual Justice/Cultural Justice' and 'Disability Political Theory'. Arneil's research examines the role of gender in shaping political definitions and practices, particularly in the context of diverse communities and global citizenship. She has received numerous accolades, such as the C.B. Macpherson Prize and the David Easton Award, recognizing her influential work in political theory. In addition, she has served as the Past President of the Canadian Political Science Association and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. Her current research focuses on the theoretical distinctions between imperialism and colonialism. Barbara is a principal investigator for a research initiative on Global History and Anti-Colonial Thought and has been actively involved in graduate supervision across various political topics.

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