Dr. Arpita Biswas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arpita Biswas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Society at the University of Manitoba. Her research and teaching interests span multiple areas including political economy, urban development, feminist economics, and development economics with a focus on Marxian political economy. Biswas' PhD dissertation critically examines the role of space in urban development, particularly through systematic case studies conducted in Delhi, India. Her work interrogates the impact of urban displacement during periods of neoliberal policy shifts, exploring how these changes affect different social classes and the participation of displaced women in the labor force. In addition, Biswas is keen to study issues related to domestic violence, particularly the interplay between women's employment status and the incidence of spousal violence. She has published works that contribute to the understanding of gendered dynamics in urban displacement and spousal violence trends in India, advocating for the challenges faced by marginalized populations. Arpita is committed to mentoring and currently accepting graduate students for Master's and PhD programs.

Research Interests

Awards

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Solomon Barkin Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.