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Kathy M'Closkey holds a PhD in Anthropology from York University and serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Windsor. Her research primarily revolves around globalization, gendered injustice, and social justice, particularly focusing on intellectual property rights and the political economy of Native American artisans in the southwestern United States. M'Closkey's notable work includes funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada from 1998 to 2012 and her role as research director on the PBS documentary 'Weaving Worlds,' which highlights Navajo weaving and cultural production. Her forthcoming book, 'Navajo Blanket Became Rug: Excavating Lost Heritage Globalization,' explores the impact of globalization on the livelihoods of weavers and woolgrowers within a neoliberal framework. With an extensive publication record, including peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, M'Closkey actively contributes to the dialogue on Indigenous rights and labor within the context of contemporary economic challenges. She has also received multiple awards for her work in Diné studies and social justice.
University of Windsor • Windsor, ON
Teach various courses in Sociology and Anthropology.
Includes Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering streams.