Dr. Nancy Worth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Nancy Worth is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo in the field of Geography and Environmental Management. Her research interests focus on feminist economic geography, social reproduction, inequalities, and the lived experiences of different generations. Specifically, she examines intergenerationality and precarity, emphasizing innovative qualitative methods in her research practice. Worth's work highlights the complexities of economic relationships and the impact of social categories such as gender, class, race, and age on these dynamics. She has recently worked on projects exploring the precarious work situations of young adults and their co-residence with parents, alongside the broader implications of these dynamics for policy and social practice. Worth is also engaged in graduate supervision, welcoming applicants interested in issues of economic geography, social justice, and feminist theory. Additionally, her contributions to edited volumes and academic journals reflect her commitment to addressing pressing challenges within social geography and economic transitions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Waterloo • Waterloo, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching in geography with a focus on economic geography and feminist theory.

Courses

GEOG202 Geography Global Economy GEOG225 Global Environment & Health GEOG302 Geographies Work & Employment GEOG336 Space, Power, Politics: Citizenship Changing World GEOG436 Feminist Economic Geography GEOG101 Geography & Human Habitat GEOG222 Geographical Study of Canada GEOG690 Geographic Thought & Methodology

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.