Dr. Rebecca Schein

Biography

Rebecca Schein is a professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University. She has a strong focus on political culture, class experience, and moral economy. Her research is influenced by Marxist-feminist political economy and incorporates social theory and cultural studies. Schein's work examines the interplay of moral claims and material conditions, especially in the context of human rights and the public sphere. She has taught and published extensively on various topics, including urban social struggles and the concept of ‘culture shock’ related to Cold War internationalism. Her current research scrutinizes contemporary class experiences through the lens of capitalist temporality, exploring how capitalist social relations influence the daily lives of gig workers and other workers subject to electronic surveillance. She has a longstanding commitment to innovative undergraduate writing instruction and is actively engaged in exploring alternatives to conventional grading systems. She is also cross-appointed to the Institute of Political Economy, Human Rights and Social Justice Program, and the Institute of Comparative Studies in Literature, Art, and Culture.

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