Tina Benigno, PhD
Research and Interests
My research interests include childhood and youth studies, cinema and media studies, girlhood, care, relationships, culture, young people's care practices, qualitative research, feminism, policy work, young people's views on socio-political issues and (alternative) spirituality, 1990s Canadian girlhood in film & TV, Indigenous youth experiences, Canadian immigrant youth experiences, pedagogy, psychology, speculative fiction, and healthcare/medical humanities.
When I'm not working I enjoy running, spending time with friends, family and my pets, watching shows (and some sports), indoor cycling, pickleball, visiting coffee shops, baking, social media, and travelling.
Education
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Doctorate of Philosophy, York University Sept. 2015-2021
Humanities
Examination Fields:
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Girlhood & Film: The Teenage Years
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Young People’s Media & Cultures
Supervisor: Dr. Cheryl Cowdy Advisors: Dr. Natalie Coulter, Dr. Michael Zryd
Master of Arts, York University 2008-2010
Cinema and Media Studies
Honours Bachelor of Arts, University of Toronto 2002-2007
Major: Cinema Studies; Minors: English Literature, Italian Studies
