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Megan MacKenzie is a leading feminist scholar specializing in gender and war, military culture, international security, and post-conflict reconstruction. She serves as the Simons Chair in Peace, Disarmament, and Human Security at Simon Fraser University. Her research emphasizes how gender influences perceptions of war and insecurity, examining the social and institutional dynamics that perpetuate gendered norms and sexism in military contexts. MacKenzie has contributed to public discussions surrounding military sexual violence and the integration of women into armed forces, advocating for equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia and beyond. She co-directed a significant study on racism and sexism within academic institutions and has published extensively on various aspects of gender and conflict, including her influential works like "Good Soldiers Don’t Rape" and research on the military culture. Additionally, MacKenzie has participated in significant interdisciplinary research projects and has been involved in creating networks to advance scholarly work on women, peace, and security.
Simon Fraser University • Vancouver Campus
Serving as a scholar focusing on peace, disarmament, and human security.
Department of Philosophy