Graduate Researcher

Winona Arador

Communication & Culture

Joint Graduate Program at Toronto Metropolitan University & York University

Exploring the dynamic intersections of digital media, cultural practices, and communication theory in contemporary society.

About Me

I am a graduate researcher in the Joint Communication & Culture program at Toronto Metropolitan University and York University, where I explore the evolving relationship between digital technologies and cultural production.

My work sits at the intersection of critical communication theory, digital media studies, and cultural analysis. I'm particularly interested in how platform algorithms shape creative practices and how communities form and thrive in digital spaces.

Through a combination of qualitative research methods and critical theory, I examine the social, cultural, and political dimensions of digital communication.

Education

MA, Communication & Culture

Toronto Metropolitan & York University

2023 - Present

BA, Communication Studies

University [Placeholder]

2019 - 2023

Skills & Methods

Qualitative Research
Ethnographic Methods
Content Analysis
Critical Theory
Digital Ethnography
Academic Writing
Data Visualization
Mixed Methods

Research Interests

My research explores critical questions about communication, culture, and technology in contemporary digital society.

Digital Media & Society

Exploring the intersection of digital technologies and cultural practices in contemporary society.

Cultural Communication

Examining power structures and social dynamics through communication frameworks.

Creative Production

Analyzing the creation, distribution, and consumption of cultural content in digital spaces.

Featured Work

A selection of research projects, papers, and presentations exploring digital culture and communication theory.

Research Paper · 2024

Digital Identity in Social Media Platforms

An analysis of identity construction and performance in contemporary social media ecosystems.

Digital Culture Social Media Identity
Conference Presentation · 2024

Algorithmic Culture and Content Creation

Exploring how platform algorithms shape creative practices and cultural production.

Algorithms Content Creation Platform Studies
Case Study · 2023

Community Building in Digital Spaces

Examining successful online community formation and the role of communication practices.

Community Online Culture Ethnography

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing research collaborations, speaking opportunities, or simply connecting with fellow scholars and practitioners.