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Candace Christensen, Ph.D.
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Research Interests
Deconstructing paradigms, practices, and behaviors that perpetuate the acceptability of gender-based violence and to support cultures built for compassion, respect, and dignity
Using intersectional, feminist methodologies (ethnography, participatory action, arts-based, phenomenology, grounded theory, and qualitative synthesis) to generate critical approaches to preventing gender-based violence with college students, sexual and gender minority youth, families, and in media discourse
Disseminating research results communities can use to address gender-based violence by developing policies and practices that correspond with community needs and strengths.
Degrees
Ph.D., Social Work, University of Utah
Master of Social Work, University of Utah
B.A., Theatre Studies and Literature, University of Texas at Dallas
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