Professor Dr. Elizabeth Baisley

Biography

Elizabeth Baisley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Studies. Her research focuses on rights representation in Canadian politics and foregrounds the role of political parties, interest groups, and social movements in political change. Baisley utilizes qualitative and quantitative materials, including archival materials, interviews, and survey data, to explore the dynamics of Canadian political institutions and identity politics, particularly related to gender and sexuality. She has an interest in supervising students in areas such as diversity in Canadian politics, Canadian political institutions, LGBTQ+ politics, and comparative perspectives. Baisley's work contributes to understanding how institutional opportunities shape party positions on LGBTQ+ rights. Among her selected publications are analyses of aspects of LGBT affinity and its political implications in Ontario, as well as discussions on emerging human rights norms regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. Additionally, she is involved in teaching political studies courses and serving on departmental committees.

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