Kayonne Christy
I am a qualitative sociologist working at the intersection of urban sociology and the sociology of migration.
What happens to urban life in a city when its diaspora returns?
My current doctoral research examines how the return of a diaspora impacts different areas of urban life - a dynamic I refer to as “counter-diasporic urbanism”.
Researcher
I have over eight years of experience conducting qualitative research, spanning academic, policy, and community-based projects. My expertise lies in employing both primary and secondary qualitative research methods to explore and address contemporary social issues. I have conducted research across Canada, the U.S., and Jamaica, exploring topics such as urban and health inequalities, racism, medical education, the impact of COVID-19 on society, and, most recently, diaspora return.
My current doctoral research, which examines the return pathways of young adults of Jamaican descent, is generously supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC).
Educator
I am an experienced educator with over five years of university teaching across Canada and the U.S.
I have designed and taught courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, have led faculty development and research workshops, and have delivered numerous guest lectures.
Rooted in critical pedagogy, my teaching seeks to foster engaged learning and to equip learners with the analytical tools they’ll need to examine and challenge systemic inequalities in their everyday lives.
