Dr. Diahara Traoré

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Diahara Traoré is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Montreal, focusing on social justice, intersectionality, and equity. With over a decade of experience in group intervention practice, she has conducted extensive research in emancipatory group interventions, non-Western social work epistemologies, and Afrocentric intersectional approaches. Traoré has co-authored chapters and written publications, including her monograph 'West African Muslim Women in Quebec: Subversion and Conformity'. Her research aims to develop practices that promote the inclusion and emancipation of marginalized groups, valuing diverse and critical perspectives. She has coordinated programs for girls' health at a national level in Canada and worked on international projects addressing gender inequalities in Côte d'Ivoire and Madagascar. She has held post-doctoral roles at Saint Mary's University and has taught various courses related to gender, immigration, and religion at the university level.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Montreal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of social work.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.