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Joy Dixon is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia. She earned her Ph.D. from Rutgers: State University of New Jersey in 1993. Her research primarily focuses on Modern Britain, examining the intersections of gender, sexuality, body history, and religion within the social sciences and the historical context of the British Empire. Dixon's current project is a book-length study tentatively titled 'Sexual Heresies: Religion, Science, Sexuality in Modern Britain,' which investigates how emerging sciences informed new understandings of sexual identity and religious experiences. Throughout her academic career, she has authored several publications including works on theosophy, feminism, and the religious implications of sexuality. Dixon's contributions to the field are marked by her ability to connect historical narratives with contemporary issues, particularly surrounding identity and cultural shifts influenced by scientific advancements. She actively updates a bibliography on religion and sexuality in 20th-century Britain, reflecting her commitment to ongoing research in these critical areas of history.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.