Dr. Vanita Reddy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vanita Reddy is an associate professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is a feminist scholar and cultural critic, whose research focuses on the intersections of race, sexuality, and gender within global contexts. Her work makes visible the subjects and populations that have historically occupied marginalized positions within studies of diaspora and globalization. Reddy's academic interest includes the experiences of women, girls, service sector workers, undocumented migrants, and sexual minorities. She is particularly concerned with cultural identity, social belonging, and political community in the South Asian American diaspora. Reddy has published extensively on these topics and contributes to advancing discussions around transnational gender justice and equity.

Research Interests

20th-Century American Literature African American Literature African Diaspora Literature Asian American Literature Contemporary Literature Gender Studies Sexuality Studies Multi-Ethnic Literature Race and Ethnicity Studies Transnational Literature

Awards

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Arts Humanities Fellow

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Glasscock Internal Faculty Fellow

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Collaborative Grant, Lead Author

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Aggie Allies Rainbow Award

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TAMU ADVANCE Scholar

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Program Enhance Scholarly Creative Activities Grant

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.