Master of Arts (MA), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
York’s Graduate Program in Sociology is one of the most dynamic centres of social theory and research in Canada. We have a well-established national and international reputation for critical scholarship, interdisciplinary and sociological theory. The program boasts a large number of research chairs and directors from multiple departments, providing students with a rich array of research opportunities and ties across disciplines.
The outstanding quality and diversity of our graduate students is one of our greatest strengths. Our students have been very successful in scholarship competitions and have won an impressive number of national and international awards for academic achievement.
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In the 2025 Quacquerelli Symonds (QS) University Rankings by Subject report, Sociology ranked in the top 150 in the world and tied for #4 in Canada.
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Christina Andaya’s research review paper focuses on the inherent job insecurity encountered by flight attendants and service sector workers. It highlights the significance of unions, employing a feminist political economy perspective, to effectively tackle the various challenges confronted by these workers, including wage disparities, access to paid sick days, job stability, and health and safety concerns.
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