Elahe Nezhadhossein

Dr. Elahe Nezhadhossein is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of New Brunswick. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Memorial University, where her dissertation, Canadian and US Mass Media Representation of Iranian Women in Social Movements, received the Ph.D. Dissertation Prize (Scholarship in The Arts). Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, race, media, and political activism, particularly the representation of Iranian and Muslim women in North American media and the broader social implications of these portrayals.

Elahe’s work critically examines how media narratives shape public perceptions of women’s political engagement and activism, particularly regarding Iranian women. Her forthcoming book, Voices of Change: Iranian Women and Their Participation in Social Movements, under contract with the University of Toronto Press, will further explore these themes, contributing to scholarly conversations on media, gender, and political resistance.

With an interdisciplinary background that integrates sociology, gender studies, and political science, Dr. Nezhadhossein’s research addresses a wide range of social, political, and cultural issues. Her recent postdoctoral research at the University of Windsor expanded this focus, exploring racialized cultural dynamics in recruitment practices and furthering her understanding of diversity and representation in organizational contexts.

Elahe has published in leading academic journals such as The Sociological Quarterly and Contention, and is an active member of the Canadian and International Sociological Associations. She frequently participates in public discussions on social justice, gender equality, and immigration, contributing to community outreach and engagement.

At the University of New Brunswick, Dr. Nezhadhossein teaches courses including Gender, Power, and Health in Contemporary Society, Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, and Introduction to Sociology. Known for her inclusive, student-centered teaching, she encourages critical thinking and student engagement with contemporary social issues.

Through her research, teaching, and public engagement, Elahe is dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of the social forces that impact marginalized communities, bridging the gap between scholarship and real-world challenges.