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Jimil Ataman is an anthropologist and feminist scholar focusing on slow sustainable fashion and experimental ethnography. She earned a joint PhD in Cultural Anthropology, Education, Culture, and Society from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024. Jimil holds graduate certificates in Media Policy Communication and Experimental Ethnography. Her research critiques sustainable fashion production and consumption within an innovative fashion system and the digital economy, emphasizing the consumer movement. She engages in ethnographic practices within the slow fashion community, closely observing how consumers, makers, industry professionals, and online community members navigate the constraints of sustainable fashion. She has been featured in various media discussing sustainable practices and the Canadian fashion landscape. Jimil teaches courses related to textiles and global economies, bridging the connections between policy and environmental standards. Her work aims to transform the perception and practices around clothing production and consumption, advocating for sustainable methodologies in the fashion industry.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management