Dr. Janice Boddy

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Biography

Janice Boddy is a Professor at the University of Toronto, specializing in the anthropology of religion and Islamic Studies. Her research focuses on women's roles in religious practices and the intersections of gender, colonialism, and cultural politics. Boddy’s work examines historical and contemporary issues related to ritual and the concept of 'the body' in selfhood, contributing to a deeper understanding of how religious beliefs shape cultural identities. She has published extensively on topics regarding medical anthropology and the significance of meaning in religious practices, particularly as they relate to women's experiences in Islamic contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology