Research Interests: Contemporary Political Theory, Cultural Studies, Politics of Identity
Education
PhD Candidate (ABD), Western University
September 2013 – Present
- Dissertation: The Politics of Cultural Appropriation
- Comprehensive Exams: Political Theory and International Relations
MA, Wilfrid Laurier University
September 2012 – August 2013
BA (HONS), Queen’s University
September 2007 – April 2012
Teaching
Instructor, POLS 2295G: Political Theory Through Science Fiction
Huron University College, Winter 2021
Instructor, POLS 2297F: Citizenship, Borders, and the State
Huron University College, Fall 2020
Instructor, POLS 1020E: Introduction to Political Science
Brescia University College, Winter 2019
Instructor, POLS 2102A: Capitalism and Democracy
Western University, Fall 2017 and Fall 2018
Research Experience
Research Associate
Centre For Research and Education On Violence Against Children And Women, June 2017 – Present
- Author and contribute to articles, reports, and newsletters
- Conduct and facilitate knowledge exchanges (e.g. in-person forums, performances, webinars)
Research Assistant
Western University, 2017
- Project: Tradition & Transition among the Labrador Inuit
- Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Alcantara
Peer-Reviewed Publications
- Lalonde, D. 2019. “Does Cultural Appropriation Cause Harm?” Politics, Groups, and Identities.
- Lalonde, D. 2018. “Regret, Shame, and Denials of Women’s Voluntary Sterilization.” Bioethics, 32(5): 281-8.
- Alcantara, C., Lalonde, D., Wilson, G. N. 2017. “Indigenous Research and Academic Freedom: A View from Political Scientists.” The International Indigenous Policy Journal, 8(2).
- Lalonde, D. 2017. “Book Review of Resistance and Decolonization by Amílcar Cabral.” The Marx and Philosophy Review of Books.
Editorials
- Lalonde, D. 2019. The election’s on: Now Canadians should watch out for dumbfakes and deepfakes. The Conversation Canada, Sept 11.
- Lalonde, D. 2018. Sexist barriers block women’s choice to be sterilized. The Conversation Canada, August 24.
Selected Online Resources
- Lalonde, D., Baker, L., Nonomura, R., & Tabibi, J. 2020. Trauma- and Violence-Informed Interview Strategies in Work with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence. Learning Network Issue 32. London, Ontario: Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. ISBN # 978-1-988412-45-0
- Lalonde, D., Baker, L., & Nonomura, R. 2019. Thirty Years after the Montréal Massacre. Learning Network Issue 29. London, Ontario: Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children.
- Lalonde, D., Baker, L., & Nonomura, R. 2019. Traumatic Brain Injury and Violence Against Women. Learning Network Issue 28. London, Ontario: Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children. ISBN # 978-1-988412-33-7
Selected Conference Presentations
- Canadian Political Science Association Annual Conference (2015 – 2019)
- Canadian Society for the Study of Practical Ethics Annual Conference (2015 – 2018)
- Canadian Society of Women in Philosophy Annual Conference (2017)
- Association of Political Theory Annual Conference (2015, 2017)
- Intersections/Cross-sections Graduate Conference (2016)
- Social Theory, Politics, and the Arts Conference (2014)
Guest Lectures
- “Cultural Appreciation Versus Cultural Appropriation” for Lerners LLP (Summer, 2019)
- “Radical Feminism” for Women, Sex, & Politics, Western University (Winter, 2018)
- “Simone de Beauvoir” for Introduction to Political Theory, Western University (Winter, 2017)
- “Subject Appropriation: The Curious Case of Rachel Dolezal” for Critical Philosophy of Race, West Chester University (Winter, 2017)
- “Cultural Appropriation” for Professional Development Day, London Arts Council (Winter, 2017)
- “Foucault on Knowledge” for Introduction to Political Theory, Western University (Winter, 2016)
Awards and Scholarships
- Finalist for the Lieutenant Governor’s Visionaries Prize (2017)
- PSAC 610 Scholarship for Community Involvement (2017)
- Ontario Graduate Student Scholarship (2016 – 2017)
- Western Graduate Research Scholarship (2013 – 2017)
- Social Science Dean Graduate Scholarship (2013)
Certificates
- Gender-based Analysis Plus Course (Status of Women Canada)
- Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence on Campus Training (Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children)
- Scientist-Knowledge Translation Training (Hospital for Sick Children)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (Living Works)
Professional Service
Manuscript Reviewer, Dialogue: Canadian Philosophical Review
Vice President, Canadian Society for the Study of Practical Ethics (May 2016 – Present)
SELECTED Community-Based Positions
Project Coordinator, London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council (Dec 2016 – Nov 2018)
Project Coordinator, Elder Abuse London Middlesex (Feb 2015 – Sept 2017)
Program Assistant, London & District Distress Centre (Aug 2014 – Sept 2016)
