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Nedha De Silva is a Research Fellow at Monash University specializing in Sociology and Feminist Political Economy. Her doctoral research focused on the economic security of rural women in Sri Lanka, framed through a feminist political economy analysis. This work addresses the intersection of gendered violence and economic security, contributing to understanding the challenges faced by women in rural contexts. De Silva has been active in collaborative projects aimed at advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education and gender equality. She has also held a supervisory role in research internships and has received accolades for her contributions to sociology, including recognition in the ISA Worldwide Competition for Junior Sociologists. Her expertise lies in feminist microfinance and its impact on women's futures, often highlighting the paradox of debt entrapment. Through her research, De Silva aims to generate insights that inform policy and practice in the fields of gender and economic security.
Monash University • Melbourne, Australia
Conducting research focused on feminist political economy, specifically analyzing rural women's economic security in Sri Lanka.
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