Dr. Megan Rivers Moore

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan Rivers-Moore is an Associate Professor and Director of the Feminist Institute of Social Transformation at Carleton University. Her research focuses on gender and sexuality, particularly in the context of transnational issues. Rivers-Moore’s work examines sex tourism in Costa Rica, the organization of sex workers in Latin America, and issues surrounding clandestine abortion. She has authored the book 'Gringo Gulch: Sex, Tourism, Social Mobility', published by the University of Chicago Press in English and by the University of Costa Rica Press in Spanish. Her studies also investigate intersections of sociology, gender studies, and Latin American and Caribbean studies. As an engaged academic, she actively participates in Costa Rican discussions on sexuality and social justice. Rivers-Moore's research interests include gendered affective labor, travel and tourism, race and ethnicity, postcolonial transnational feminisms, and qualitative methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Feminist Institute of Social Transformation • Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Leads research and educational initiatives addressing issues of gender and sexuality.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Feminist Institute of Social Transformation • Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

Teaches and conducts research on gender studies in a transnational context.

Courses

SXST2101 Introduction to Critical Sexuality Studies WGST3001 Theory and Research in Feminist Social Transformation LACS4001/WGST4812/5902 Sexuality and Reproductive Justice in the Americas

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.