This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” In my research on gender diversity at open gyms, my primary research question was “do gyms at U of T serve as a safe … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” The choice of my ethnographic research topic on gender diversity in gyms was not accidental. I was led not only by the incredible curiosity … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” After a relatively busy morning, I had finally rung up my childhood friend, Dee, from back home and was listening to her animatedly describe … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” It is a unique experience going from student to ethnographer. This post will document two student ethnographer experiences and the challenges they face.  Charlotte … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” How does one conduct ethnographic research when you cannot get within 6 feet of each other because of government regulations?  COVID 19 restrictions make … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” The place I want to photograph is filled with students. But the people there are unwelcoming. They are clearly busy with their work. I … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “Concepts and Methods.” When you encounter your first ethnographic wall [a blockage, a dead end], it feels like you are stuck in your research and will not … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” In my research into diversity work at the University of Toronto, I ended up thinking a lot about the phenomenon of belonging and how diversity workers … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” A common theme that arose from my interviews was a discrepancy between the campus food presented and labelled as ethnic food and the original … Continue reading →

This blog post was part of the coursework for the Ethnographic Practicum course, “Ethnography of the University 2021: Focus on Diversity.” It was originally posted in the category “On Being Included.” When I began the interview with Viv, she admitted that she wasn’t sure how helpful she would be because she had “never thought about” … Continue reading →