Dr. Chana Teeger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chana Teeger is an Associate Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in Methodology. Her research primarily focuses on understanding how young people in South Africa learn about the country's apartheid past and their current perceptions of race and inequality. Teeger's notable projects include a study on young South Africans born after the establishment of democracy and their educational experiences regarding apartheid history. Her upcoming book titled 'Distancing the Past: History Lessons Teach Young South Africans to Ignore Racial Inequality Present,' is set to be published in July 2024 by Columbia University Press. In addition to her work in South Africa, Teeger is involved in a collaborative project examining the perspectives of elites in Brazil and South Africa on inequality and redistribution. She has also undertaken a cross-national project funded by the VW Foundation, focusing on discussions surrounding wealth inequality.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellowship

2016-01-01 — 2016-12-31

University of Johannesburg • Johannesburg

Conducted research in the Sociology Department focusing on inequality and its implications.

Requirements for London School of Economics and Political Science

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant social science discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard English requirement applies to most programs in Geography, Anthropology, Sociology, and Media.