Dr. Tuğçe Ellialti Köse

Biography

Tuğçe Ellialti-Köse is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Guelph. Her research interests lie at the intersections of law, medicine, science, and criminal justice responses to gender-based violence, bridging sociology, law, and socio-legal studies. She focuses on socio-legal processes regarding the management of violence against women and the complexities of law that can both alleviate and reinforce discrimination based on gender, class, and immigration status. Her recent research explores how families perpetuate social inequalities, with a particular emphasis on immigrant parents and their parenting practices across the class spectrum. Tuğçe completed her BA in Sociology at Boğaziçi University, her MA in Cultural Studies at Sabancı University, and her PhD in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her work is informed by sociological, feminist, and anthropological theories, examining inequalities and injustices in broad theoretical contexts. She has a commitment to teaching inclusively and responsively, promoting critical thinking among her students and engaging them in meaningful ways to cultivate change. Tuğçe has received numerous awards for her teaching and mentoring, reflecting her dedication to guiding the next generation of scholars and practitioners in her field.

Research Interests