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Centre for Global Social Policy @cgsp-cpsm.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Open access article in @cjphrcsp.bsky.social by @kaylabenjamin.bsky.social @fabio-robibaro.bsky.social Jinri Kim, Nicholas Spence & @ed4socialchange.bsky.social examine conditions that produce negative mental health outcomes for unpaid caregivers. 1/3

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 09/07/2026

#UofTArtSci administrative and technical staff were celebrated at the 2026 Outstanding Achievement Awards for their contributions in fulfilling the faculty's academic mission. Read more: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/2026-ou...

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 26/06/2026

From the ancient use of fire to wealth taxes, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4v37FyV

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 29/05/2026

From Toronto hosting the World Cup to the Pope’s encyclical on AI, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4vhVjDB

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Prentiss Dantzler @docdantzler.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

More housing won’t automatically mean fairer housing. In my latest piece, I argue that without addressing anti-Black racism, Canada’s housing agenda risks scaling inequality—not solving it. metropolitics.org/Build-Canada...

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“Build Canada Homes” Will Fail Without Confronting Anti-Black Racism – Metropolitics

Canada's new housing agency risks repeating the same injustices that produced today's uneven housing crisis unless it embeds anti-racist frameworks in its development plans. When the federal…

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 24/04/2026

From Anthropic’s new AI model to social media bans, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4mV2wXC

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Prentiss Dantzler @docdantzler.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Still plenty of time to submit an abstract for our special issue in @metropolitics-jrnl.bsky.social on the role of states and cities in reparations policy - open to U.S. and non-U.S. focused papers… Check out the call here… metropolitics.org/CALL-FOR-PAP...

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CALL FOR PAPERS | Governing Repair: The Role of Cities and States in Reparations Policy – Metropolitics

The Editorial Board is issuing a call for papers for a forthcoming special series in Metropolitics titled “Governing Repair: The Role of Cities and States in Reparations Policy” and edited by…

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 10/04/2026

From supernovas to housing policies, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4mpqOZh

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 02/04/2026

From No Kings rallies across the United States to an effort to spur housing construction in Ontario by reducing development charges, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4v99Kus

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 27/03/2026

From the value in asking people what they do for a living to a Toronto city councillor’s ideas to improve safety on the subway system, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4rYh4X0

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Leafia Ye @leafiaye.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Excited to be on this panel in two weeks!

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 20/03/2026

From the factors affecting food security to the world’s happiest countries, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 13/03/2026

From the discovery of a new galaxy to the war in Iran, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4uufS00

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Toronto Population Network @tpn-uoft.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Yesterday we heard from Orsola Torrisi on the consequences of violent crime on sexual and reproductive health outcomes as part of our POP speaker series! We thank Orsola for the excellent talk and attendees for the great discussion! Join us April 7 for our next talk with @mdhayward.bsky.social!

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David Pettinicchio @dnpetti.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

for those interested, here is my article with Michelle Lee Maroto and Jen Brooks that is among the most cited American Sociological Association's journal articles of 2025: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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The Sociology of Disability-Based Economic Inequality - David Pettinicchio, Michelle Maroto, Jennifer D. Brooks, 2022

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Department of Sociology | UofT @uoftsociology.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Research by Faculty and Graduate Students in #Sociology @utoronto.ca has been recognized among the most-cited articles across journals of the @asanews.bsky.social 📊🙌 Read more: www.sociology.utoronto.ca/news/uoft-so...

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UofT Sociology Faculty and Students Recognized Among ASA’s Most-Cited Articles | Department of Sociology

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 06/02/2026

From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech in Davos to an impressive collection of Ukrainian texts, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 04/02/2026

Life expectancy study reveals the dangers of ‘model minority’ stereotype #UofT ➡️ uoft.me/c8R

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 27/01/2026

#UofT ranked 1st in Canada, among top 30 globally, in all subjects: Times Higher Education 🍁 uoft.me/c7J

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 22/01/2026

Nothing comes for free. And these days, that includes our time. It’s one of many ideas explored in “The Sociology of Free Time,” a #UofT course taught by Brent Berry, an associate professor in the department of sociology in the Faculty of Arts & Science. ⌚️ uoft.me/c75

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 12/01/2026

Contrary to the model minority myth, researchers have shown that the increase in life expectancy of Asian Americans compared to white Americans has slowed or reversed in the past 25 years. Read more: bit.ly/49zXtFE

Assistant Professor Leafia Ye and Professor Hui Zheng.

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 07/01/2026

In a society focused on consumption, our time is far less free than we may think. It’s one of many ideas discussed in The Sociology of Free Time, a course recently taught by Brent Berry. Learn more: bit.ly/3LxWMog

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U of T Mississauga (UTM) @utm.utoronto.ca · 12/01/2026

Jan. 26 | Sociology Speaker Series Join the #UTM department of sociology and Dr. Luca Maria Pesando in a discussion on navigating the transition to adulthood in sub-Saharan Africa. ⏰ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 MN 3230 (CDRS) More info ➡️ bit.ly/3N9QlYY

Dr. Luca Maria Pesando, Associate Professor of Social Research and Public Policy at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU-AD).

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 17/11/2025

From the hiring of three new acclaimed academics to the Blue Jays in the World Series, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/scholar...

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Monica Alexander @monjalexander.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Amazing and heartwarming to see a packed crowd of people last week eager to grow the demography community at UofT and Canada more broadly 🫶 Huge thanks to all our guest speakers, the support of @uoftsociology.bsky.social and to my fellow co-leads @leafiaye.bsky.social and @joannapepin.bsky.social

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David Pettinicchio @dnpetti.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🚨🚨The first of three UTM Sociology Speakers @utm-research.bsky.social @uoftsociology.bsky.social @mmaroto.bsky.social Nov 17

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David Pettinicchio @dnpetti.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Happy to announce the UTM Sociology Speaker Series for 2025-2026 @utm-research.bsky.social @uoftsociology.bsky.social

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 16/10/2025

#UofT ranked first in Canada, 21st globally in 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 🌎 uoft.me/THE26

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Joanna Pepin @joannapepin.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Look what we're up to @uoftsociology.bsky.social!

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Centre for Global Social Policy @cgsp-cpsm.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

UofT grad students - help advance social policy's media presence! Pitch us an opinion piece on social policy. If approved, you'll earn $500 for the completed piece. More info: cgsp-cpsm.ca/2025/09/22/c...

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Prentiss Dantzler @docdantzler.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Happy to share this essay on the unevenness of evictions across the City of Toronto…check it out at @metropolitiques.bsky.social… @uoftsociology.bsky.social @uoftcities.bsky.social @uoftbrn.bsky.social @newhousingalt.bsky.social @cgsp-cpsm.bsky.social @sdcookcenter.bsky.social

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 12/09/2025

From snapping turtles to speed cameras, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4pn9kOq

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 22/08/2025

From labour action at Canada Post and Air Canada, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4lGKNkf

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Centre for Global Social Policy @cgsp-cpsm.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

📢 Sept. 25 | "Caring for the #Caregiver: An Intersectional Analysis of Caregiver Policies in Canada" w/ @kaylabenjamin.bsky.social & @ed4socialchange.bsky.social Register to attend in-person or via Zoom: cgsp-cpsm.ca/2025/08/18/j... @uoftsociology.bsky.social @sdgsatuoft.bsky.social

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Leafia Ye @leafiaye.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🚨 Job alert: The Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto is hiring an Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity. jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-... I'll be at ASA and would be happy to chat with interested candidates. Please share widely! #Socsky

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Prentiss Dantzler @docdantzler.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

@uoftsociology.bsky.social is hiring an Assistant Professor in the Sociology of Race and Ethnicity at its downtown campus. With a July 2026 start date, the application deadline is September 10, 2025. UofT is a great place to grow as a race scholar…

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Department of Sociology | UofT @uoftsociology.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Josée Johnston & Shyon Baumann discuss their new book, Happy Meat, on Culture & Inequality! Explore how ethical meat connects to climate, culture & contradiction. Listen Here: shorturl.at/YTuN8 #sociology #culture #consumption #climate #podcast #uoft @uoftartsci.bsky.social @utoronto.ca

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Life Course & Aging @lifecourseuoft.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

New study led by @leafiaye.bsky.social‬ , Assistant Professor at @uoftsociology.bsky.social‬, cross-appointed at @lifecourseuoft.bsky.social‬ , finds Asian Americans are no longer the healthiest older adult group in the U.S. Income inequality may be to blame. Read more: doi.org/10.1093/gero....

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 30/05/2025

From King Charles’s throne speech to book bans, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/3HevTDv

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U of T Faculty of Arts & Science @artsci.utoronto.ca · 25/04/2025

From chemicals in children’s mattresses to federal election polls, scholars from across #UofTArtSci are sharing their expertise on a variety of issues in the media. This week's round-up: bit.ly/4ivLnj9

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