Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury

Associate Professor

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Biography

Poulami Roychowdhury is an Associate Professor in International Public Affairs at the Watson Institute and jointly appointed to the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on the interplay between politics, law, and issues of gender-based violence, attracting support from notable institutions such as the National Science Foundation, Fulbright Foundation, and the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Roychowdhury's scholarly work has appeared in prominent journals like the American Journal of Sociology and Gender & Society, and includes her recent book, 'Capable Women, Incapable States: Negotiating Violence and Rights in India,' published by Oxford University Press. With her pioneering research in gendered violence and political mobilization, she has received multiple awards from associations like the American Sociological Association and the Eastern Sociological Society. A committed educator, Roychowdhury teaches courses on power dynamics, gender issues, and the implications of state policies on social justice.

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Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics