Cyril Ghosh

Cyril Ghosh is an Associate Professor of Political Science and holds the Lloyd B. Politsch ’33 Chair of Law at Clark University. He specializes in American political culture, LGBTQ+ rights, and citizenship theory. His work examines democratic inclusion and queer politics in contemporary U.S. society.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science, Jadavpur University, 1998
• M.A. in International Relations, Jadavpur University, 2000
• M.A. in Political Science, Syracuse University, 2005
• Ph.D. in Political Science, Syracuse University, 2008
• M.P.A. in Public Service, New York University, 2017

Research Interests: Ghosh’s scholarship spans democratic inclusion, queer theory, and citizenship. His books include The Politics of the American Dream (2013), De-Moralizing Gay Rights (2018), and Key Concepts in Political Theory: Citizenship (2019, co-authored). He emphasizes critical pedagogy and interdisciplinary approaches to political issues.

Awards & Grants:

• Grant Incentive Award, Clark University (2025)

Teaching & Prior Experience: Ghosh has taught at Wagner College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and Reed College. His courses often integrate contemporary social justice themes with classical political theory.