Dr. Reena Kukreja

Biography

Reena Kukreja is an Associate Professor in the Department of Global Development Studies at Queen’s University, specializing in cultural studies, migration, and masculinities. Her research focuses on the experiences of racialized migrant men in Southern Europe, particularly in Greece, where her projects examine masculinity, love, and labor in the context of migration. Kukreja’s studies include topics such as undocumented South Asian male migrants and their struggles within immigrant-niche sectors. She has led collaborative participatory action research projects to document the lives of migrant workers, utilizing innovative methods like Photovoice. Kukreja’s work critically engages with issues of gender, class, and race, contributing to the fields of feminist political economy and migration studies. Her recent publications address the intersections of masculinity and migration, and she has been awarded multiple grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. In addition to her research, Kukreja is actively involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students interested in migration-related topics. She has published a monograph and several journal articles, further actively working to represent marginalized voices through comprehensive research and artistic projects.

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