Dr. Emily Snyder

Biography

Emily Snyder is a lecturer in Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Alberta, a Master's degree in Sociology from Carleton University, and an Honours Bachelor's degree in Criminology from Saint Mary's University. Her research primarily focuses on socio-legal studies and theory, Indigenous law, and critical pedagogies in legal education. Emily's academic work intersects with themes of feminisms, including feminist legal studies, Indigenous feminisms, and intersectional feminisms, alongside topics such as violence against women and queer theory in law. She is currently engaged in a project exploring Indigenous feminist legal pedagogy, which investigates the influence of gender and sexuality on Indigenous law and legal education. Her work has been recognized through her SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Indigenous Law Research Unit at the University of Victoria. Emily's publications reflect her commitment to these areas, including her forthcoming piece on queering Indigenous legal studies and studies on Indigenous feminist legal theory and gender violence. She is also active in curriculum development and has led various projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of Indigenous law.

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