Dr. Yvonne Sherwood

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yvonne Sherwood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. Her scholarly work focuses on the intersections of colonialism, racialization, and indigeneity within sociological contexts. She actively engages with themes surrounding crime and law, analyzing how these elements interact with issues of gender. Through her research, Sherwood contributes significantly to the understanding of social structures and the implications they have on varied racial and indigenous communities. In addition to her teaching and research duties, she is involved in initiatives that seek to address and promote awareness about social justice and equity. Sherwood's academic endeavors aim to foster critical discussions on the systematic dynamics of power and its effects on marginalized groups. Her work seeks to contribute to a broader understanding of sociology's role in shaping societal perspectives on law, crime, and identity.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology