Dr. Melanie Heath

Professor

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Biography

Melanie Heath is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at McMaster University, where she also serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Students. Her research interests focus on the politics of family, sexuality, and gender, exploring how conservative religious families construct masculinities and femininities. She investigates how the state seeks to promote heterosexual marriage as a way to regulate non-normative sexualities and advance conservative values. Heath's scholarly works demonstrate the intersection of sociology with themes of comparative politics, highlighting the dynamics of gender and family within societal contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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