Andrea DeKeseredy
Andrea DeKeseredy is a prominent scholar and sexual assault counselor who has dedicated her career to studying gender-based violence. She critiques the culture within hockey, particularly in light of the ongoing discussions surrounding the Hockey Canada scandal, arguing that the normalization of degrading language and attitudes toward women in the sport reflects a failure to evolve and address serious societal issues.
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Andrea DeKeseredy, a sociology doctoral student at the University of Alberta, researches gender inequality and family-work conflict.
When companies force workers back to the office, working moms are left behind
Canada· 2025-09-21
Andrea DeKeseredy, a former sexual-assault counsellor who studies gender violence, said the slogans point to a broader problem of misogynistic attitudes in minor hockey.
Canadian hockey brand pulls product line that faced criticism for demeaning womenCanada· 2025-08-04
Andrea DeKeseredy considers the slogans used by HockeyBenders an example of hockey culture’s refusal to evolve.
The Hockey Canada sexual-assault trial is over, but conversations about the sport’s culture continueCanada· 2025-07-31
