Dr. Kelly Hannah Moffat

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Biography

Kelly Hannah-Moffat is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, specializing in the areas of criminology and sociolegal studies. She serves as the Vice-President of People Strategy, Equity, and Culture. Her research interests include the sociology of crime and law, the sociology of culture, and social policy, with a focus on deviance and social control, punishment, risk, actuarial governance, and the prison system. Her academic work examines how societal structures influence conceptions of risk, punishment, and social control, particularly through gendered lenses. Hannah-Moffat's contributions to the field are recognized for their interdisciplinary approaches, engaging critical theoretical perspectives to understand the intersections of class, race, and gender in relation to crime and punishment. She is committed to improving equity and culture within academic institutions, leading initiatives that foster inclusive environments.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology