Dr. Jennifer Henderson

Biography

Jennifer Henderson is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Carleton University. Her research interests encompass Canadian literary and cultural studies, with a particular focus on settler colonialism, neoliberalism, feminism and gender studies, and critical media and policy studies. She explores the interplay between literature and government within the settler colonial context. Her work investigates the complexities and contradictions of 19th-century liberal feminisms and their impact on colonial narratives. Her recent publications include 'Settler Feminism and Race Making in Canada' and co-edited volumes like 'Reconciling Canada: Critical Perspectives on Culture and Redress'. Henderson's scholarship highlights issues of race, gender, historical injury, and justice-seeking in the face of neoliberal policies. She has also contributed significantly to discussions surrounding childhood trauma and resilience in the context of settler colonial futures. Beyond her written work, she actively supervises doctoral candidates focusing on critical perspectives in English and Canadian studies, contributing to the academic development of her students.

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