Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Poulami Roychowdhury is an associate professor in Sociology and International Public Affairs at the Watson Institute, with a joint appointment in the Department of Sociology. Her research focuses on the intersection of politics and law, particularly issues related to gender-based violence. She has received support from various prestigious organizations, including the National Science Foundation and the Fulbright Foundation. Roychowdhury's work has been published in prominent journals such as the American Journal of Sociology and Gender & Society. Her book, 'Capable Women, Incapable States: Negotiating Violence Rights in India,' published by Oxford University Press in 2021, explores the dynamics between law enforcement and women's access to justice through ethnographic studies. In addition to her significant contributions to sociology, she serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals. Currently, Roychowdhury is engaged in multiple research projects, including studies on the politics of sexual harassment in India and the impact of COVID-19 on inequalities.

Research Interests

Courses

SOCI 2330 States, Power, Politics (graduate) IAPA 1800 Politics Reproductive Justice (undergraduate) SOCI 1480 What's Wrong Empowerment? (undergraduate)

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
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics