Basmah Rahman's research focuses on Canadian Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) literature and intersections of identity representation within public education systems. As an Ontario Certified Teacher and English Language Learner's instructor, Basmah prioritizes inclusive literacy models to further student engagement and representation in classrooms. Her research uses an inter-disciplinary framework of literary and pedagogical studies. Areas of study include, but are not limited to, Canadian literatures, Canadian education, diaspora studies, pedagogical studies, and anti-oppression.
Rahman, Basmah, & Clarissa de Leon.“How literature teachers can create anti-racist classrooms” The Conversation, 28 Apr. 2024,
Rahman, Basmah. “” Studies in Canadian Literature, vol 47 Issue 2. Nov. 2023 p.78-99
Butler, Alana, Rebecca Gordon, Basmah Rahman, Joola Coke-Talbot & Liv Rondeau. “Voices of Teacher Candidates of Colour” The Knowledge Forum, vol 2. Nov. 2019. p.18-21
Rahman, Basmah. “This Is Us…Basmah Rahman.” Interview by Gunn, Andrea. Queen’s Alumni Review. Sept. 2018. p.16-17
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