Dr. Arti Dhand

Associate Professor

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Biography

Arti Dhand’s research interests focus on South Asian religions, particularly the Mahabharata and Ramayana Hindu epics. Her work includes exploring themes of Hindu ethics, gender issues, and the intersection of religion and sexuality. Dhand is the author of 'Woman Fire, Woman Sage: Sexual Ideology in the Mahabharata' (2008) and has contributed numerous articles to the field, including discussions on 'Engendering Brahmanirvanam in the Mahabharata: Conversation with Suka Sulabha,' 'Hinduism and Pedagogy: Teaching Hinduism to Hindus of the Canadian Diaspora,' and 'The Subversive Nature of Dharma in the Mahabharata: Tales of Women, Smelly Ascetics, and God.'

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology