Dr. Steve Gennaro

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Biography

Steve Gennaro is a critical theorist whose work explores the intersections of children’s rights, digital culture, and media literacy. His research focuses on how young people navigate virtual spaces and how technology shapes their identity, agency, and civic participation. He teaches courses on Youth, Technology, and Digital Citizenship. Gennaro is the author of four books, including the forthcoming "Play Resistance" (2025), which reimagines play through a rights-based lens in the digital age. His publications span topics such as digital activism, the political economy of childhood, critical media education, and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Research Interests

Courses

Youth, Technology, Digital Citizenship

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Interest
  • Resume/CV
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Sample of Written Work
Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.