Tracy Peressini

Associate Professor, Social Development Studies

Education

Ph.D. Sociology

Research and teaching interests

Gender inequality and homelessness, single parents mental health, aboriginal poverty, the role of pets in health and well-being of Canadians, survival strategies, and social movements

Courses taught in SDS

SOC 204R Sociology of Adolescence

SOC 224R Poverty in Canada and its Social Consequences

SDS 312R Homelessness and Public Policy

SDS 331R Social Inequality, Social Justice, and Social Action