I am an academic dedicated to exploring the origins of the "us versus them" division in human behavior, with a particular focus on the racial divide. My latest book, "*Racism and Identity in a Xenophobic World,*" offers an in-depth analysis of "why we perceive others the way we do," examining both internal cognitive processes and external societal influences that shape our understanding of the "other." Moreover, it elaborates on the negative effects of racism on the identity and psychological well-being of individuals and proposes strategies to counteract these issues. My scholarly work encompasses publications on racism, xenophobia, identity, cultural diversity, and the integration and inclusion of immigrants and refugees. In addition to my role as department chair and Associate Professor at Canisius University in Buffalo, NY, I also serve as a consultant and speaker, designing educational programs and delivering impactful presentations on diversity, equity, and inclusion for organizations and communities beyond academia to foster meaningful change. I hold a PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Social Psychology and Ethnic Studies. After earning my doctorate from the University of Western Ontario in 2012, I expanded my interdisciplinary expertise as a postdoctoral fellow, blending psychological, sociological, and educational perspectives to develop manuals for cultural competency and diversity training programs. My work is fueled by a deep passion for promoting understanding and acceptance of diverse identities and cultures, as reflected in my community-focused research, teaching, and the recognition I have received through various awards.

Secil E. Ertorer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Sociology, Canisius University

Buffalo, NY, New York, United States of America

Research Expertise

Identity

Ethnicity

Race

Diversity and Inclusion

Migration and Settlement

Workplace Integration

Gender Identity

Intercultural Competency

About

Publications

Cosmopolitanism, individual-level values and cultural-level values: A cross-cultural study

Journal of Business Research / Sep 01, 2011

Cleveland, M., Erdoğan, S., Arıkan, G., & Poyraz, T. (2011). Cosmopolitanism, individual-level values and cultural-level values: A cross-cultural study. Journal of Business Research, 64(9), 934–943. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2010.11.015

Cross-linguistic validation of a unidimensional scale for cosmopolitanism

Journal of Business Research / Mar 01, 2014

Cleveland, M., Laroche, M., Takahashi, I., & Erdoğan, S. (2014). Cross-linguistic validation of a unidimensional scale for cosmopolitanism. Journal of Business Research, 67(3), 268–277. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2013.05.013

Managing Identity in the Face of Resettlement

Identity / Oct 02, 2014

Ertorer, S. E. (2014). Managing Identity in the Face of Resettlement. Identity, 14(4), 268–285. https://doi.org/10.1080/15283488.2014.944695

Immigrant perceptions of integration in the Canadian workplace

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal / Oct 29, 2020

Ertorer, S. E., Long, J., Fellin, M., & Esses, V. M. (2020). Immigrant perceptions of integration in the Canadian workplace. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal, 41(7), 1091–1111. https://doi.org/10.1108/edi-02-2019-0086

Asylum Regimes and Refugee Experiences of Precarity: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Journal of Refugee Studies / Feb 15, 2021

Ertorer, S. E. (2021). Asylum Regimes and Refugee Experiences of Precarity: The Case of Syrian Refugees in Turkey. Journal of Refugee Studies, 34(3), 2568–2592. https://doi.org/10.1093/jrs/feaa089

Acculturating into the Canadian society: a case of Karen refugees

Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies / Jan 08, 2016

Ertorer, S. E. (2016). Acculturating into the Canadian society: a case of Karen refugees. Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, 42(11), 1864–1884. https://doi.org/10.1080/1369183x.2015.1128809

Manifestations of Anti-Asian Xenophobia in the COVID-19 Era: On a Scale From Avoidance to Discrimination

Race and Social Problems / Apr 09, 2024

Ertorer, S. E. (2024). Manifestations of Anti-Asian Xenophobia in the COVID-19 Era: On a Scale From Avoidance to Discrimination. Race and Social Problems. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12552-024-09414-0

Racism and Mental Health: Examining the Psychological Toll of Anti-Asian Racism during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Genealogy / Aug 02, 2024

Ertorer, S. E. (2024). Racism and Mental Health: Examining the Psychological Toll of Anti-Asian Racism during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Genealogy, 8(3), 98. https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy8030098

Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Social Sciences in 2021

Social Sciences / Jan 27, 2022

(2022). Acknowledgment to Reviewers of Social Sciences in 2021. Social Sciences, 11(2), 45. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11020045

Improving Covid-19 Disease Severity Surveillance Measures: The Case for Implementing Accessible Screening to Protect High-Risk Populations

Jan 01, 2024

Maywalt, D. F., Ertorer, S., & Lipshultz, S. (2024). Improving Covid-19 Disease Severity Surveillance Measures: The Case for Implementing Accessible Screening to Protect High-Risk Populations. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4725080

Utopian Imaginings

Utopian Imaginings / Apr 01, 2024

Ertorer, S. E. (2024). Utopian Imaginings: Migration as the Pursuit of the Utopian Society. In Utopian Imaginings (pp. 89–97). SUNY Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9781438497501-007

Education

University of Western Ontario

Ph.D., Sociology, Identity, Race/Ethnicity, International Migration. / January, 2012

London, Ontario, Canada

Hacettepe University

Masters of Art / June, 2004

Ankara

Hacettepe University

B.A. / June, 1998

Ankara

Hacettepe University

Minor, Psychology / June, 1998

Ankara

Experience

Canisius University

Chair, Associate Prof. / August, 2021 — Present

Ongoing Projects: Xenophobia and Racism in the Covid-19 Era; Development of Xenophobia Scale; Awarded Dr. John Lorch Award, Canisius University, Women and Gender Studies Program.

Assist. Prof. / August, 2017 — August, 2021

York University

Assist. Prof. / July, 2013 — July, 1994

Project: Syrian Refugees and Integration

The University of Western Ontario

Postdoctoral Fellow / January, 2012 — January, 1994

Project: Diversity and Intercultural Competency at the Canadian Workplace. After conducting reserach with medium-big size businesses in Ontario, we prepared a Cultural Competency and Diversity training manual for diversity trainers.

Independent

Speaker at DEI events

I present at DEI events as invited. Have presented at government offices and events (such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and City of Niagara Falls) and NGO events (such as Canadian Federation of University Women Ontario Council and Pathways to Prosperity); and businesses (such as Royal Bank of Canada and Goodwill Industries).

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