S. Charusheela

S. Charusheela is a Professor at the School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at University of Washington Bothell. She holds a B.A. in Economics (Honors) from University of Delhi and a Ph.D. in Economics from University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her office is located at UW2-312, and she can be reached at charus@uw.edu.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. Economics (Honors), University of Delhi
• Ph.D. Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Professor Charusheela's research focuses on economic subjectivity, gender, development, identity, and postcoloniality/globalization. Her work bridges economics with cultural studies, feminist theory, and postcolonial theory, challenging conventional economic frameworks and exploring alternative perspectives on economic life. She approaches economics from interdisciplinary angles, incorporating insights from philosophy, history, and social theory to examine how economic systems shape and are shaped by social identities and power relations.

Her publications reveal a strong focus on postcolonial economics, feminist economics, and Marxist theory. She has made significant contributions to understanding the intersections of gender and economics, the cultural dimensions of economic systems, and alternative frameworks for economic analysis that move beyond traditional Western-centric approaches. Her work often engages with critical theory to question mainstream economic assumptions and methodologies.

Professional service highlights include:

• Editor of Rethinking Marxism from August 2009 – July 2013
• Editorial board member of Rethinking Marxism for over a decade (June 1997 to June 2000, July 2007 to July 2016)
• Elected member of Governing Board of Cultural Studies Association (US) until May 2015
• Board member for International Association for Feminist Economics
• Convener/co-convener for Feminist Pre-conference at the South Asian conference (Madison, WI) from 2005-2009

Professor Charusheela's teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking and creative experimentation organized around skill development, active learning, and interdisciplinary approaches. She aims to help students become critical thinkers and capable producers of knowledge, inspiring them with a passion for learning and knowledge creation.