Amrita Chhachhi

Amrita Chhachhi is a Visiting Professor at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on South Asian social dynamics, gender studies, and political economy. She has contributed to peer-reviewed journals like Development and Change and edited volumes exploring themes such as neoliberalism, Hindutva, and labor movements.

Research Interests:

• Gender, Class, and Power Dynamics in South Asia
• Impact of Neoliberal Policies on Welfare Systems
• Secularism and Identity Politics in Postcolonial Contexts
• Global Labour Movements and Radical Intellectual Histories

Her recent publications analyze intersections between state policies, gender, and economic restructuring. For instance, her 2022 article on Crisis, Care and Transformation explores global care economies amid systemic crises. She has also co-edited works on feminist historiography and labor activism.

Professional Contributions:

• Editorial roles for Development and Change (2006, 2014)
• Supervised 5 academic works (details not specified)
• Peer-reviewed contributions to interdisciplinary social science research