Faculty
Prof. Shraddha Gaikwad

Prof. Shraddha Gaikwad

Assistant Professor of Sociology
M.A (Hons) Sociology
Pre-Doctorate, UGC-NET, SET
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

shraddha.gaikwad@mnlumumbai.edu.in

+91-XXXXXXXXXX

Faculty Convenor - CWCJRGJ

About

Prof. Shraddha Gaikwad is an Assistant Professor of Sociology and Faculty Convenor of the Centre For Women, Child Rights and Gender Justice at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai.

She specializes in the field of Feminist and Gender Studies. Prior to joining MNLU Mumbai, she was employed as Assistant Professor at University of Mumbai and has taught at various renowned Universities & colleges.

She has qualified UGC-NET and SET of Maharashtra and Goa States for lectureship. She is also a Certified Google Educator and POSH Trainer and has qualified British Council CEFR with Upper Immediate level in English Proficiency.

Prof. Shraddha brings skills of Quality Academic writing, Student education counseling, and strives to create and foster an enriching teaching, learning and research environment with a gender sensitive spirit.

Education & Qualifications

Pre-Doc
Pre-Doctorate in Sociology
University of Mumbai
Ethnographic study on Sexual Labourers in Mumbai
M.A.
M.A (Hons) in Sociology
University of Mumbai
B.A.
B.A (Majors) in Sociology
NET/SET
Qualified UGC-NET and SET
Maharashtra and Goa States
Certifications
Certified Google Educator
POSH Trainer
British Council CEFR - Upper Immediate in English Proficiency

Research Interests & Expertise

Feminist Studies Gender Studies Sociology of Law Caste Dynamics Urban Planning Gentrification Public Space Social Justice Ambedkar Thoughts Research Methods

Pre-Doctorate Research: Ethnographic study on Sexual Labourers in Mumbai

Other Interests: Development of Old Urban areas, Dynamics of Gentrification and public space, Sociology of Law and Caste dynamics in Contemporary India

Courses Taught

Gender and Society Sociology of Movements Sociology of Development Sociology of Agrarian Studies Sociology of Law Religion, Culture and Ambedkar Thoughts Dr. Ambedkar's Thoughts and Contemporary Issues Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences Social Justice Discourse

Taught to both Undergraduate & Post-Graduate students at various renowned Universities & colleges.

Professional Experience

Current
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai
Faculty Convenor - Centre For Women, Child Rights and Gender Justice
Previous
Assistant Professor
University of Mumbai
Also Taught
Guest/Visiting Faculty
Various renowned Universities & Colleges
Memberships
Member
Indian Sociological Society
Marathi Samajshastra Parishad

Publications & Academic Contributions

Journals
Scholarly Publications
Publications in Scopus indexed, Web of Science, and International Peer-reviewed Journals
Books
Edited Books
International edited books to her credit
Focus
Research Areas
Feminist and Gender Studies, Sociology of Law, Caste, Urban Studies, Social Justice