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Dr. Marlea Clarke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria. Her academic background includes a PhD from York University in 2006 and varied roles in higher education, including a post-doctoral fellowship at McMaster University. Dr. Clarke specializes in comparative politics, particularly focusing on political economy development within the Global South, with a strong emphasis on workers’ rights and commodity chains. She has researched and published extensively on labour exploitation, transnational labour migration, and social movements in South Africa. Her notable works include the co-authored book 'Working Commitments: Health Impacts Precarious Employment' as well as contributions to various journals. Dr. Clarke’s research interests encompass the dynamics of global production networks and their implications for labour standards and employment. She is actively engaged with graduate students and has received SSHRC Insight Grants for her ongoing research into the garment industry and modern slavery. In her teaching, Dr. Clarke covers topics related to African politics and political economy development, helping students understand the complexities of these intersecting fields.
University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in political science, with a focus on political economy and labour rights.
McMaster University • Hamilton, Canada
Lecturer in Labour Studies.
UNAIDS Regional Support Team Eastern and Southern Africa •
Focused on educational initiatives related to health and development.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.