Dr. Adeela Arshad-AyazAssociate Professor of Education
Concordia University, Canada |
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About Me
I am a sociologist with a previous degree in sociocultural anthropology. Along with my professorship, I have worked in International Development on diverse projects in both developing and developed societies. I have also had the honor of working closely with various First Nations groups in Canada. I regularly get invited to deliver talks and workshops at various universities, NGOs, and centers worldwide. I also lecture for the “humanitarian engineering program “summer program at the University of Groningen.
My work is geared towards addressing the power imbalances in society and achieving social justice. My research/teaching aims to enhance consciousness among participants so that they can challenge oppressive forces and transform the world towards a more just and equitable system. Within comparative and international education, my research is situated at the intersections of citizenship, technology, and social justice. More specifically, in the overall context of neo-liberal globalization, I examine the dynamics of citizenship (local and global) in conjunction with the advancements in interactive technologies (ICTs, Social media). Central to my research is the question of how ‘humans and machines interact in topographies of global regimes of power, politics, and economics and how the resultant relationships produce or hinder prospects for collective action leading to reflexive global existence
Predicated on the belief that education (and research) must continue to be critical and reflective of the collective social conscience, I see education as a commitment to social justice. Underlying my various research projects are issues of diversity, equity, justice, environmental sustainability, and responsible citizenship in the broader context of neoliberal globalization that has resulted in massive inequalities. Education has a significant role in protecting safety nets (where they are in place) and building new ones (where there are none).
Three interrelated themes underscore my program of research—global citizenship education, sociology of technology, and anti-extremism and anti-radicalization education. The critical foci that cohere my wide range of interests revolve around the ever-changing nature of social and educational realities (economic, political, social, and technological). These changes directly impact how educational realities are shaped and how education can address these new realities.
My work is geared towards addressing the power imbalances in society and achieving social justice. My research/teaching aims to enhance consciousness among participants so that they can challenge oppressive forces and transform the world towards a more just and equitable system. Within comparative and international education, my research is situated at the intersections of citizenship, technology, and social justice. More specifically, in the overall context of neo-liberal globalization, I examine the dynamics of citizenship (local and global) in conjunction with the advancements in interactive technologies (ICTs, Social media). Central to my research is the question of how ‘humans and machines interact in topographies of global regimes of power, politics, and economics and how the resultant relationships produce or hinder prospects for collective action leading to reflexive global existence
Predicated on the belief that education (and research) must continue to be critical and reflective of the collective social conscience, I see education as a commitment to social justice. Underlying my various research projects are issues of diversity, equity, justice, environmental sustainability, and responsible citizenship in the broader context of neoliberal globalization that has resulted in massive inequalities. Education has a significant role in protecting safety nets (where they are in place) and building new ones (where there are none).
Three interrelated themes underscore my program of research—global citizenship education, sociology of technology, and anti-extremism and anti-radicalization education. The critical foci that cohere my wide range of interests revolve around the ever-changing nature of social and educational realities (economic, political, social, and technological). These changes directly impact how educational realities are shaped and how education can address these new realities.
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
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Dr. Adeela Arshad-Ayaz collaborates with social science research institutions and academicians at diverse levels for research projects in her specialized focus around peace education, countering hate speech, and radicalization through online platforms such as social media.
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