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Vibhuti Ramachandran is an Associate Professor in Global and International Studies at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with joint appointments in Criminology, Law and Society and a faculty association in Anthropology. Her work focuses on postcolonial law, gender, sexuality, and South Asian governance, particularly examining anti-trafficking policies, carceral practices, and humanitarian interventions.
Education:
- PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology, New York University (2017)
- MA in the Social Sciences (MAPSS), University of Chicago (2007)
- MA in Sociology, Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi (2005)
- BA (Honors) in Journalism, Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi (2003)
Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research combines ethnography and socio-legal analysis to explore how postcolonial law, NGOs, and global campaigns shape perceptions of prostitution and childhood. Key themes include sex work governance, victimhood narratives, and the politics of rescue in India. She critiques carceral systems like protective custody and advocates for rights-based frameworks.
Recent Contributions: Her work challenges anti-trafficking frameworks that prioritize moralistic interventions over marginalized voices. Notable publications include critiques of India’s trafficking legislation and ethnographic studies on sex workers’ detention.
Awards:
- 2024 Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (for forthcoming book)
- 2023 UCI School of Social Sciences Research Award
- 2021 UCI Dean’s Honoree for Teaching Excellence
Teaching: Courses include Global Human Rights, Global Trafficking, and Global Childhoods. She emphasizes critical pedagogy and has been recognized for innovative teaching during the pandemic.
