Dr. Elora Shehabuddin

Biography

Elora Shehabuddin is a Professor in Gender & Women's Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where she also serves as the Equity Advisor and Director of the Chowdhury Center for Bangladesh Studies. She has a rich background in transnational Asian studies, previously holding a position at Rice University. Shehabuddin's academic journey includes an Assistant Professorship in Women's Studies and Political Science at the University of California, Irvine, from 1999 to 2001. She earned her A.B. in Social Studies from Harvard University and her Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University. Her significant publications include 'Sisters' Mirror: History, Muslim Women, Global Politics, Feminism' and 'Reshaping the Holy: Democracy, Development, and Muslim Women in Bangladesh.' Additionally, she has contributed to various reputable journals and has served in editorial capacities for multiple publications, including a co-editor role for the Journal of Bangladesh Studies. Shehabuddin's scholarship focuses on transnational feminism, feminist movements, and political economy, particularly concerning South Asia and the Global South. She has received numerous fellowships and awards for her work, including the 2023 Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy Book Prize and the Aaron Wildavsky Dissertation Award from the American Political Science Association. Her commitment to advancing research and dialogue in Asian Studies is evident in her roles within professional associations.

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