Nick Sandor (BSW) is an MA student at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. He studies in the Faculty of Education and is part of the Social, Cultural, and Foundational Studies Program. Nick’s academic research is directed towards..
Nick Sandor (BSW) is an MA student at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. He studies in the Faculty of Education and is part of the Social, Cultural, and Foundational Studies Program. Nick’s academic research is directed towards masculine identities including topics such as: gender discourse; social justice pedagogy; assemblage theory; and epistemology. Nick is also employed in the nonprofit sector as a community health educator and curriculum developer. His professional work focuses on the topics of sexuality, gender identity, relationship violence, and community building. Nick is the developer and facilitator of a program that works with hundreds of male youth annually, addressing misogyny, homophobia, and other forms of gender and relationship-based violence, specializing in outreach and crisis support for street involved youth. He is passionate about exploring education as an opportunity to encourage gender affirming practices through developing the skills required for personal wellness, healthy relationships, and community building. He believes that providing opportunities for youth directed learning and peer support is an effective way of addressing social change. Nick is also a local musician, activist, and youth advocate.
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