Asmita Bhutani
Assistant Professor
Office: 702 Ross Building South
Email: asmitabv@yorku.ca
Asmita Bhutani is an Assistant Professor in the Work and Labour Studies Program, Department of Social Science at York University. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research explores the impact of AI platforms, automation and the broader digital economy on working-class communities. Her research projects include: Global labour chains behind big tech data production; The impact of AI and automation on public sector workers in Ontario; and, The social reproduction of race and gender in gig work in Canada.
Degrees
Ph.D., University of TorontoResearch Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | AP/SOSC3230 3.0 | A | Labour and Globalization: Worker Power | SEMR |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC3981 3.0 | M | Diversity, Justice & Solidarity at Work | ONLN |
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC3211 3.0 | M | Work for Change | SEMR |
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC4252 3.0 | M | Platform Labour and Gig Work | SEMR |
Asmita Bhutani is an Assistant Professor in the Work and Labour Studies Program, Department of Social Science at York University. She holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her research explores the impact of AI platforms, automation and the broader digital economy on working-class communities. Her research projects include: Global labour chains behind big tech data production; The impact of AI and automation on public sector workers in Ontario; and, The social reproduction of race and gender in gig work in Canada.
Degrees
Ph.D., University of TorontoResearch Interests
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | AP/SOSC3230 3.0 | A | Labour and Globalization: Worker Power | SEMR |
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC3981 3.0 | M | Diversity, Justice & Solidarity at Work | ONLN |
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC3211 3.0 | M | Work for Change | SEMR |
| Winter 2026 | AP/SOSC4252 3.0 | M | Platform Labour and Gig Work | SEMR |
