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Karen Naidoo

Karen Naidoo

Dr. Karen Naidoo’s current research investigates how young Canadian-Caribbean people living in Toronto, understand and respond to mental health issues. Her research is significant for Canadian-Caribbean peoples, as it interrogates how state institutions use race and culture to determine the ways in which health resources are accessed. She holds a BA in Sociology, a Master’s in Environmental Studies, and a Doctorate from York University. Dr. Naidoo’s professional experiences include facilitating in the area of Global Citizenship Education and Health in parts of the Anglo-Caribbean. She is also currently teaching in the Caribbean Studies Certification at Ryerson University, Toronto.