Abstract
Dr. Yasmin Jiwani is an Associate Professor in the Communications Department, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec. Dr. Jiwani holds a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, a MA in Sociology from Simon Fraser University, and a PhD in Communications from Simon Fraser University. Dr. Jiwani’s research interests focus on the intersecting influences of race and gender within the context of media representations and violence against women. Prior work experience includes the National Film Board of Canada and seven years as the principle researcher for The FREDA Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children, a Vancouver based institute. Dr. Jiwani is an active member of Researchers and Academics of Colour for Equality (R.A.C.E.).