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Josée Johnston is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, where she also serves as Chair of the Tri-Campus Graduate Department. Her research explores the intersections of culture, consumption, environmental issues, and politics, particularly focusing on how these factors contribute to inequalities. Johnston is a co-author of 'Happy Meat: Sadness and Joy of a Paradoxical Idea' (Stanford University Press, 2025), which examines the cultural contradictions and ethical tensions surrounding the consumption of animals. Furthermore, she investigates the broader sociological questions of class, gender, and power through the lens of food politics and ethical consumption. Among her notable contributions is an updated edition of 'Introducing Sociology Using Stuff from Everyday Life' (Routledge), co-authored with Kate Cairns and Shyon Baumann, that aims to introduce core sociological concepts through material culture. Currently, she is a co-investigator in a SSHRC-funded project led by Dr. Emily Huddart Kennedy, which focuses on understanding the emotional and relational dynamics that influence political divisions and decarbonization efforts in Canada.
Department of Sociology