Kogila Moodley is a published academic and sociologist at the

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, where she was the first holder of the David Lam Chair of Multicultural Studies. She serves on the board of directors of the International Sociological Association's Race Relations Committee, and was its President from (1998–2002). Raised in the

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n community of

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, her expertise is focused on

multiculturalism Multiculturalism is the coexistence of multiple cultures. The word is used in sociology, in political philosophy, and colloquially. In sociology and everyday usage, it is usually a synonym for ''Pluralism (political theory), ethnic'' or cultura ...

anti-racism Anti-racism encompasses a range of ideas and political actions which are meant to counter racial prejudice, systemic racism, and the oppression of specific racial groups. Anti-racism is usually structured around conscious efforts and deliberate ...

and ethnic and race relations. Moodley also researches Canadian educational and immigration policy, and political and economic developments in South Africa and the Middle East. She is married to Heribert Adam, with whom she co-authored several books: * * * * In addition, she has authored the following works: * * "The End of Apartheid: The Federalization of South Africa". ''Telos'' 92 (Summer 1992). New York: Telos Press.

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Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Academic staff of the University of British Columbia South African emigrants to Canada University of British Columbia alumni Michigan State University alumni {{Canada-sociologist-stub