Alexandra Maris
University of Toronto, Canada
Biography
Alexandra Maris is currently pursuing her Master of Arts at the University of Toronto. Her research is on intersection of deviance, gender and sport with a primary focus of looking at muscle dysmorphia which is categorized under body dysmorphic disorder in the DSM. She received an Honorary Bachelor of Arts with high distinction from the University of Toronto. She has also received various scholarships such as the C.W. Burton In-Course Scholarship due to her very strong academic record. She currently holds a University of Toronto Fellowship and has received an Entrance Scholarship due to her strong graduate school application. She works as a teaching assistant in the Women and Gender Studies Department.