معرفی
Nefratiri Weeks is a Ph.D. candidate in Sociology at Colorado State University, working as a Lecturer and Graduate Research Assistant. She coordinates the Sociology Internship Program and focuses on political economy, inequality, and environmental crises within global capitalism.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Sociology (in progress)
- MA in Sociology
- BA in Sociology with Minor in Economics
Her research examines how capitalist modernization generates environmental, economic, and social crises, particularly in rural China and global fair trade systems. She explores Moon mining as a response to resource constraints and advocates for democratic global governance.
Key publication themes include:
- Authoritarian environmentalism in China
- Regulatory frameworks for rural development
- Fair trade certification and ethical finance
- Polanyi’s theories on economic crises
- Water management challenges
Scientific Awards:
- Ingrid H. Rima Scholarship (2018)
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (2020)
She mentors students through internships and collaborates with Dr. KuoRay Mao and the Center for Fair & Alternative Trade, analyzing systemic inequalities and environmental justice.
