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CSSR Urban Research Hub presents a talk by Malini Ranganathan

Past Event
Monday, April 15, 2024 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM EDT
Horizon Hall, 6325

In urban India, the loss of land rights, unsafe sanitation work, and flood and climate change risk—what I refer to as "environmental unfreedoms"—are structured by caste violence, Islamophobia, and gender and class hierarchies in ways that critical scholarship has yet to take stock of. Based on a book...

BA in Sociology

The BA in sociology helps students understand the social forces that shape the world. Students learn how social movements emerge from the collective efforts of individuals. They study the role that social forces play in defining racial identities and gender roles.

MA in Anthropology

Students in the master's degree program in anthropology may focus on sociocultural anthropology or bioarchaeology. Coursework progresses from core courses in theory and methods to more advanced specialized courses, and culminates in a thesis or project. An accelerated master's option is available to...

BA in Anthropology

The BA in anthropology helps students acquire an understanding of human culture, language, and biology. They develop analytical skills, strong writing skills, and a thoroughly cross-cultural perspective.

Rick W. A. Smith

Rick W. A. Smith

I am a biocultural anthropologist working at the intersections of genomics and feminist, queer, and Indigenous Science and Technology Studies (STS). I completed my Ph.D. in 2017 at the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the faculty at Mason, I completed a three year postdoctoral fellowsh...