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Tara Cookson is an academic focused on the intersection of gender and development policies. With a PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2015, her research employs ethnographic and quantitative methods to investigate the implications of power dynamics in development initiatives, particularly related to gender data and social protection programs. She is currently developing a book titled 'Unjust Conditions: Women’s Work and the Hidden Cost of Cash Transfer Programs', which examines gendered aspects of major anti-poverty programs. Additionally, her work explores collaborative projects addressing gender-based violence in the Colombia-Venezuela border and the impact of aging populations on national policies. Cookson's teaching and publications further reflect her commitment to analyzing and enhancing gender equality through rigorous research and dialogue.
School of Public Policy and Global Affairs • Vancouver, Canada
Collaborates on research projects and contributes to policy analysis pertaining to gender and social protection.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.