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Kim Verwaayen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, Women’s Studies at Western University. She holds both a Master's degree and a PhD in her field. Her research primarily focuses on feminist theory, including feminist literary theory, postmodern and postcolonial feminisms, as well as women’s life-writing and feminist historiography. Verwaayen's work explores representation, subjectivities, and sexualities, with a keen interest in contemporary Canadian women's writing and Indigenous women's writing. Additionally, she delves into feminist pedagogy and trauma studies. Her scholarly contributions include several forthcoming publications that critically engage with the intersections of narrative and cultural representation within the realms of Canadian literature. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses, fostering a rigorous academic environment for her students. Verwaayen has received various awards in recognition of her teaching excellence, including the Marilyn Robinson Award for Excellence in Teaching. She emphasizes the importance of critical inquiry in her courses and values the engagement of her students in the discipline.
Western University • London, ON, Canada
Teaching courses in Gender, Sexuality, Women's Studies and engaging in research focused on feminist theory.
Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.