معرفی
Professor Sharada Srinivasan serves in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology at the University of Guelph, where she held the Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development (2013-2023) and directed the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (2020-2023). Her interdisciplinary work bridges gender studies, development sociology, and social justice advocacy across Global North and South contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Development Studies, International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam
Her research examines critical intersections of gender, generation, and social transformation. Current foci include young farmers' pathways across Canada/China/India/Indonesia, daughters' contributions to elderly parents' well-being in India, and campus sexual violence prevention. She pioneers work on climate change impacts on youth in the Global South and transnational gender dynamics within immigrant communities, consistently centering marginalized voices through participatory methodologies.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in agricultural resilience, intergenerational equity, and gender-based violence. Her comparative approach across eight countries demonstrates how structural inequalities manifest differently in diverse contexts while identifying transferable solutions. The work increasingly integrates climate justice frameworks with gender analysis, particularly regarding youth livelihoods.
Scientific Recognition:
- Canada Research Chair in Gender, Justice and Development (2013-2023)
Professor Srinivasan actively supervises graduate researchers including Dilshan Fernando (PhD), Muhammad Salim Miah (MA), and Nabeela Tahmid (MA), while leading SSHRC-funded projects with international teams across Asia and Europe. She co-facilitates the People's Archive of Rural Ontario (PARO), documenting grassroots agricultural knowledge through community partnerships. Her research consistently informs policy debates on gender equity, aging populations, and sustainable food systems through collaborations with governments, NGOs, and grassroots organizations globally.
Her leadership extends to founding the Canada India Research Centre for Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), fostering academic and community partnerships between Canadian and Indian institutions. Current projects increasingly address climate adaptation strategies for young farmers through participatory action research frameworks.
