Dr. Ummni Khan

Biography

Ummni Khan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law and Legal Studies at Carleton University. She holds a BA from Concordia University, an MA from the York University, an LL.B from York University, an LL.M from the University of Michigan, and a S.J.D from the University of Toronto. Her research primarily focuses on the socio-legal construction of deviant sexuality, specifically exploring topics around kink and sex work. She investigates how law intersects with popular culture and progressive social movements, scrutinizing how policing sexual risk can marginalize non-normative desires, particularly those related to race, class, and disability. Khan employs intersectional analysis to understand these dynamics better, asking critical questions about how deviancy and pleasure are perceived. Her work has appeared in various peer-reviewed journals, including the Canadian Journal of Law and Society, and she has contributed to several books on gender, sexuality, and law. In addition to her research, she also supervises students on topics related to critical blind studies and care in non-monogamous families.

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