Center for Global Social Policy

The Centre for Global Social Policy

The Centre for Global Social Policy is located within the University of Toronto’s Department of Sociology. The Centre supports social policy-relevant research conducted in Sociology and related disciplines.

Multi-Scalar and Global in Scope.

The researchers affiliated with The Centre for Global Social Policy conduct research that touches social policy issues of importance in Canada and around the world.

Many of the researchers conduct internationally-comparative research; others focus on specific national or regional case studies. The projects are often multi-scalar: they connect local, regional, national and international perspectives.

North America
5 Projects
58 Outputs
Latin America
3 Projects
10 Outputs
Europe
3 Projects
5 Outputs
Africa
3 Projects
8 Outputs
Asia & Australia
4 Projects
29 Outputs

Recent Research Findings, Opinion Pieces and Articles

Student Work Analytical Reflections

Canadian Mothers’ Mental Load

2 November 2023

Student Work Analytical Reflections

Navigating Paid Care Systems

2 November 2023

Projects

The Centre for Global Social Policy is a research, teaching, and training centre within the University of Toronto’s Department of Sociology.

Going Solar: Social Identity, Social Context, and Social Influence in the Diffusion of Solar Rooftop Panels

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Inequality in Childcare: The Case of Nannies

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Investing in Inclusive and Sustainable Care: A Macroeconomic Approach to Understanding Care in Mongolia

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