Dr. Nazanin Shahrokni

Biography

Nazanin Shahrokni is an Associate Professor in the School of International Studies at Simon Fraser University. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. As a feminist scholar, her research employs ethnographic methods to examine global processes, focusing on the intersections of feminist geography, gender politics, and the ethnographies of the state in Iran and the broader Middle East. Her acclaimed book, 'Women Place: Politics Gender Segregation Iran' (University of California Press, 2020), received the Latifeh Yarshater Book Award and explores the political dimensions of gender segregation in Iran. Shahrokni investigates the implications of state policy on gender boundaries and the socio-political dynamics affecting women's roles. Her scholarly work appears in reputable journals such as Humanity, Globalizations, and Feminist Studies, contributing to the understanding of gendered bodies within transnational politics and the impact of international sanctions on gendered experiences. Her publications also delve into topics like urban segregation, women’s mobilities, and the sociopolitical narratives emerging from the Iranian context. Shahrokni actively participates in academic service, including memberships on various committees within the International Sociological Association and editorial roles in prominent journals.

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