Dr. Raka Ray

Biography

Raka Ray is a Professor and Dean of the Division of Social Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. With a focus on Sociology, her research interests include Gender, postcolonial sociology, and the emerging middle classes in South Asia. She has extensively studied social movements, particularly women's movements in Indian cities, and has authored works arguing the significance of political fields in shaping these movements. Her co-edited works, such as 'Social Movements in India', delve into the complexities of social movements in post-Nehruvian India. Additionally, her book 'Cultures of Servitude' examines how class and gendered inequality are perpetuated in private household spheres. Currently, she is investigating the nuanced meanings of middle-class status and gender mobility within the context of a neoliberal economy. She also focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching sociology through her contributions to the 'Handbook of Gender' and other academic resources.

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