Dr. Carrie Yodanis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carrie Yodanis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She has a Ph.D. from the University of New Hampshire and has spent decades studying marriage, with a recent shift in focus toward the sociology of the arts. Her current research emphasizes gender inequality and explores the meanings of jewelry in the everyday lives of individuals, examining how it creates, defines, and marks personal identities as well as boundaries and inequalities among different groups. Yodanis has published extensively, including books and articles that delve into conformity in clothing, interethnic intimate relationships, and the role of money management in households as related to gender. Through her work, she contributes significantly to the understanding of marriage and family dynamics from a sociological perspective.

Research Interests

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.