Dr. Peggy Mcdonough

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Biography

Peggy McDonough is a Professor Emerita at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on embodiment, social inequalities, health, and comparative research, particularly relating to poverty, health, gender, women’s health, social organization, and work and health. She emphasizes longitudinal data analysis in her work and has contributed significantly to the understanding of how social factors influence health outcomes. McDonough has been involved in various research projects, such as examining the impact of extending paid work into later life on health and well-being, as well as addressing economic inequalities faced by women. Her notable publications reflect critical insights into women's health and the intersection of social change and health outcomes. McDonough has received several awards for her contributions to public health research, including the Anthony Miller Award and recognition from the British Sociology Association. Her collaboration with various researchers highlights her commitment to tackling complex public health issues through a comparative lens.

Research Interests

Awards

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Anthony Miller Award

2012-01-01
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Finalist

2008-01-01
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Nominee

2007-01-01
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R. F. Badgley Teaching Award

2003-01-01

Courses

CHL 5101 – Social Theory Health CHL 5102 – Social Political Forces Health Care

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology