Dr. Frances Hasso

Professor

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Biography

Frances S. Hasso is a Professor of Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies at Duke University, with secondary appointments in the Department of History and the Department of Sociology. She has been a faculty member at Oberlin College and has taught in the International Comparative Studies Program at Duke from 2010 to 2015. Hasso has been recognized as a fellow at the National Humanities Center and ACOR and held the position of Editor Emerita for the Journal of Middle East Women's Studies from 2015 to 2018. Her research focuses on the intersection of gender, sexuality, and feminist studies, with particular attention to the politics of reproductive healthcare in Palestine and broader implications of women's roles in various cultural contexts. Her recent publications include articles addressing contemporary midwifery and the historical narratives surrounding Palestinian bodies. Hasso continues to contribute to academia through her teaching, research, and editorial work.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Current appointments in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies, History, and Sociology.

Associate Professor

— Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching International Comparative Studies.

Faculty Member

— Present

Oberlin College •

Member of the faculty.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)