Dr. Margriet Van Heesch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Margriet van Heesch is a senior lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Amsterdam. She holds a PhD in gender and queer studies, focusing her research on gender, sexuality, queer studies, and critical analysis of ideologies related to romantic love. Her work examines intersex conditions, challenging heteronormativity and homophobia, and she seeks to contribute to the understanding of intersex people's experiences. Van Heesch has published articles in major Dutch media and is involved in developing an accessible version of her dissertation on the history of intersex in the Netherlands. Her research methodology incorporates queer interruptions to provide new perspectives on societal narratives and medical practices surrounding gender and sexuality. Additionally, she supervises master's theses and teaches various courses related to sexuality, gender studies, and sociological methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Conducts research and teaches courses related to gender, sexuality, and social inequality.

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.