Dr. Becki Ross

Professor

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Biography

Becki Ross is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in Sociology Education from the University of Toronto. Her academic interests focus on themes related to queer feminism, race, gender identity, community formation, and the impacts of state regulation on marginalized groups. Ross is known for her involvement in historical sociological research and has a specific interest in the dynamics of sexual identity and regulation in urban spaces. She co-founded the West End Sex Work Memorial Project, aiming to honor the histories of sex workers in Vancouver. Throughout her career, she has published extensively, including works on the history of sex work in Vancouver and the dynamics of race and identity politics. Ross has been recognized with various awards, including the Killam Teaching Prize and the Undergraduate Sociology Students’ Association Teaching Prize, highlighting her contributions to teaching and research in sociology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Clio Book Prize: British Columbia

2010-05-31
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Killam Teaching Prize

2005-01-01
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Undergraduate Sociology Students’ Association Teaching Prize

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.