Dr. Wendy Chan

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Biography

Wendy Chan is a Professor and the Department Chair in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, race, and class differences within the context of the criminal justice system, mainstream media, immigration, and welfare systems. Her past projects have examined the criminalization of marginalized groups in Canada, focusing specifically on the ideological underpinnings of the treatment of social institutions by the state. Her academic background includes a PhD and MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, and she has also obtained a Master's in Socio-Legal Studies from the University of Sheffield, as well as an Honours Bachelor's degree in Law and English Literature from Carleton University. She has authored several significant publications, including "Hiding in Plain Sight: Immigrant Women and Domestic Violence" and "Racialization, Crime, and Criminal Justice in Canada." Wendy is also actively engaged in teaching and has experience leading various courses related to gender relations and social issues.

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Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy