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Jisha Menon is the Robert G. Freeman Professor of International Studies and the Director of the Stanford Global Studies Division at Stanford University. She is also a Professor of Theater Performance Studies and holds a courtesy appointment in Comparative Literature. Her research interests encompass critical theory, performance studies, law and humanities, affect theory, urban studies, capitalism, cosmopolitanism, and nationalism. Menon’s current project, 'Confessional Performance: Cultural Legal Arts Personhood,' investigates how legal frameworks shape notions of personhood in diverse societies. Her publications include four influential books that address the aesthetics of neoliberal capitalism, post-colonial nationalism, and the implications of geopolitical conflict. Her latest work, 'Brutal Beauty: Aesthetics of Aspiration in Urban India,' critiques the impact of neoliberal reforms on urban aesthetics. She has held previous faculty positions at the University of British Columbia and has contributed significantly to committees and boards related to feminist studies, the arts, and global studies. Menon is recognized for her leadership and initiatives in promoting diversity and understanding in academia.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA, USA
Professor in Theater Performance Studies with a courtesy appointment in Comparative Literature.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada
Assistant Professor in the Department of English.
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