Department of Sociology

Dr. Norma Möllers receives Insight Grant for Project on Security Imperialism

pl83 — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:51:24 +0000

Dr. Norma Möllers receives Insight Grant for Project on Security Imperialism pl83 Thu, 07/30/2026 - 08:51

Simenhoff, Marcy

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:22:51 +0000

Simenhoff, Marcy pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:22

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Simenhoff

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Marcy

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She/Her | BAH, Sociology

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MA Student

21mgs12@queensu.ca

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Supervisor: Dr. Nicole Myers

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Rayner, Kelsi

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:20:43 +0000

Rayner, Kelsi pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:20

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Rayner

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Kelsi

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MA Student | MRP Option

18kjr12@queensu.ca

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Research Areas: Cultural sociology; Sociology of the body; Sociology of gender; Surveillance; Beauty standards

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Rinfret, Claire

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:29 +0000

Rinfret, Claire pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:17

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Rinfret

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Claire

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She/Her | BAH, Sociology, Minor in Psychology; Certificate, Gender and Sexual Studies, Queen's University

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MA Student | Experiential

21CR22@queensu.ca

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Research Areas: Sex Education; Sexual Health; Sexuality and Gender

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Supervisor: Dr. Fauzia Husain

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Robidoux, Sarah

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:13:43 +0000

Robidoux, Sarah pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:13

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Robidoux

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Sarah

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MA, Criminology; Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences, Anthropology, Minor in Criminology (French Immersion)

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PhD Student

Sarah.robidoux@queensu.ca

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Research Areas: Corporate Crime, Crimes of the powerful, Political Economy

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Supervisor: Dr. Susanne Soederberg

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Rafuse, Isis

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:09:16 +0000

Rafuse, Isis pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 10:09

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Rafuse

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Isis

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She/Her | BAH Specialization in Sociology, Western University

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MA Student | Thesis Option

isis.rafuse@queensu.ca

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My research intends to investigate the trance-like state of intentional yet mindless scrolling through social media or other forms of online content. Through exploratory qualitative inquiry, I seek to reveal habitual phone use with the motivation to have the mind go blank as a patterned social response caused by societal pressures, rather than a mere lack of individual discipline. With screen time across the globe steadily increasing, this research will aim to develop digital sociology concepts that can inform future research and policy on digital media use. My interest in digital sociology is broad, making me flexible in creating and executing my research project.

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Research Areas: Digital sociology, social media, boredom, sociology of culture, leisure

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Callender, Kiara

pl83 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:46:19 +0000

Callender, Kiara pl83 Wed, 07/08/2026 - 09:46

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Callender

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Kiara

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She/Her | MA, Criminology, Wilfrid Laurier University; HBA, Criminology, Political Science, University of Toronto

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PhD Student

kiara.callender@queensu.ca

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My research focuses on how to reduce youth recidivism rates by developing individualized, youth‑centered rehabilitation programs within the criminal justice system, tailored directly by the lived experiences of previously incarcerated youth. Instead of relying on the current standardized, one‑size‑fits‑all approach, my approach recognizes that justice‑involved youth face diverse social, psychological, and structural challenges that require individualized supports to meaningfully disrupt cycles of reoffending. By centering youth lived experiences, my research aims to create knowledge that can guide more effective reintegration strategies within Canada’s youth justice system.

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Research Areas: Recidivism, Rehabilitation, Youth, Criminal Justice policy, Reintegration

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Queen's University

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Dr. Nicole Myers explains why the federal government's changes to bail rules won't bring down crime rates and might make things worse

hck — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:08:13 +0000

Dr. Nicole Myers explains why the federal government's changes to bail rules won't bring down crime rates and might make things worse hck Thu, 06/25/2026 - 10:08

Bradley, Aiden

pl83 — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:15:33 +0000

Bradley, Aiden pl83 Mon, 06/22/2026 - 10:15

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Bradley

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Aiden

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He/Him | B.A., Human Rights & Equity Studies; M.A., Sociology, Specialization in Feminist & Gender Studies

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PhD Candidate

a.e.bradley@queensu.ca

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Biography

Aiden's doctoral work examines how humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence are reshaping Canadian public understanding of these technologies, reproducing dominant sociotechnical arrangements while drawing on, yet often distorting, alt-right visions. Relying on qualitative methods, this exploratory study seeks to better understand contemporary sociotechnical imaginaries, specifically the processes and implications for Canadian development. The project will map the discursive landscape surrounding these technologies to uncover their role in shaping human-technological trajectories and, possibly, in perpetuating inequities. Ultimately, the goal is to produce an adaptive framework that addresses contemporary sociotechnical conditions and challenges Big Tech hegemony.

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Research Areas: Science & Technology, Critical Legal Studies, Politics & Philosophy

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Dr. Norma Möllers

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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Gruszka, Kaira

pl83 — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:23:20 +0000

Gruszka, Kaira pl83 Thu, 06/18/2026 - 08:23

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Gruszka

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Kaira

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BAH Anthropology, University of Guelph

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MA Candidate | Experiential

26jhkk@queensu.ca

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Currently my research interests relate to examining transformative justice as a way to address female offending. While transformative justice is not a new concept, its popularity has been steadily increasing in recent years as a means to reduce criminal behaviour through addressing the root cause of criminality, alternatively to state-sanctioned punishment. With debate surrounding its effectiveness in successfully repairing harm and reducing recidivism, I would like to explore how using the lens of transformative justice has the potential to reduce and prevent crime through a nuanced understanding of the social and structural conditions which allow it to persist.

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Research Areas: Transformative Justice; Recidivism; Feminist Criminology; Criminal Justice System

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Queen's University

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Sociology

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