Dr. Sharada Srinivasan

Professor

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Biography

Sharada Srinivasan is a Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph. She obtained her PhD in Development Studies from the International Institute of Social Studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Before joining the University of Guelph, she taught at York University in Toronto, Canada. Her research focuses on young people's pathways in farming in Canada, China, India, and Indonesia, as well as the relative contributions of daughters and sons to the well-being of elderly parents. She is also engaged in emerging research related to involving men in the prevention of sexual violence, particularly on university campuses. Her work has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, including notable grants for projects examining intergenerational support patterns and gender discrimination in various contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).