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Heather MacRae

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Department of Politics

Associate Professor
Graduate Program Director

Office: Ross Building, S674
Phone: (416)736-2100 Ext: 33964
Email: hmacrae@yorku.ca

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My research interests are Europeanization and EU gender politics. My current research addresses the unintentional (re-)construction of gender differences through European policy initiatives. In addition, I have published on various aspects of gender policy and gender relations in the European Union member states.

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Degrees

PhD Political Science, Carleton University

Research Interests

Gender Issues , Policy, European Union politics, German politics, European Politics

Approach to Teaching


I believe that teaching is most effective and most enjoyable when students are actively involved in the design and the development of their studies. I try to achieve this through a number of innovative and interactive teaching methods including simulation exercises, "interactive syllabus", debate assignments and the like.




My research interests are Europeanization and EU gender politics. My current research addresses the unintentional (re-)construction of gender differences through European policy initiatives. In addition, I have published on various aspects of gender policy and gender relations in the European Union member states.

Degrees

PhD Political Science, Carleton University

Research Interests

Gender Issues , Policy, European Union politics, German politics, European Politics

Approach to Teaching


I believe that teaching is most effective and most enjoyable when students are actively involved in the design and the development of their studies. I try to achieve this through a number of innovative and interactive teaching methods including simulation exercises, "interactive syllabus", debate assignments and the like.