Dr. Mukulika Banerjee

Professor

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Biography

Mukulika Banerjee is a professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science, specializing in social anthropology. She completed her D.Phil. in Social Anthropology at the University of Oxford in 1994, and has since made significant contributions to the understanding of political anthropology and electoral cultures, particularly in South Asia. Her research interests extend to the dynamics of citizenship, the ritualistic aspects of democracy, and the socio-political narratives that shape electoral participation. Her notable works include 'Cultivating Democracy: Politics and Citizenship in Agrarian India,' which explores the intersection of democracy and citizenship in rural West Bengal. Banerjee also co-directed a BBC Radio 4 documentary on Indian elections and has been involved in numerous scholarly projects that analyze electoral change in urban and rural India. She actively participates in scholarly discussions across various platforms worldwide and is a sought-after commentator on South Asian political issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-09-01 — Present

London School of Economics and Political Science • London

Teaching and researching political anthropology and electoral behaviors, focusing on South Asia.

Awards

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ESRC-BA Visiting Fellowship

2010-05-01
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ESRC Grant "Sacred Elections: Comparative Study in India"

2008-10-01
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Leverhulme Fellowship

2004-01-01
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Principal Investigator British Academy Grant

2002-01-01
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Nuffield Outstanding Social Science Grant

2001-01-01
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Department for International Development Grant

2000-01-01

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.