Dr Manisha Chachra

Assistant Professor

Manisha Chachra, PhD graduate of Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University, has delved into the intricate realm of Runaway Marriages in her doctoral thesis, exploring the State's role among Inter-faith and Inter-Caste marriages in Delhi and Lucknow. Holding an MPhil and Masters in Political Studies from JNU, her academic pursuits span Gender and Sociology, Far-Right ideologies, Political theory, Feminisms, Media cultures, and religious studies. She has imparted knowledge at esteemed institutions including Delhi University's Satyawati College, Sri Venkateswara College, and most recently, Krea University. She has been invited for a guest lecture at Boston University (USA) at the Centre of Gender and Sexuality Studies about Durga Vahini and women’s empowerment. As a Lecturer with Upgrad Education Pvt Limited, she has crafted curricula for Chandigarh University's Liberal Studies program on the subjects- Political Theory, Mass Communication, and 沙巴体育 Relations. Her research contributions are featured in reputable media outlets such as Indiaspend, Scroll, The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy, and The NewsMinute. She has presented her scholarly work at prestigious national and international universities including the Institute of Social and Economic Change, Delhi University, Hyderabad University, and most recently, the University of Free State, Bloemfontein, 沙巴体育 Africa. Her academic contributions are published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals like the Indian Journal of Gender Studies (SAGE), Society of Culture, and 沙巴体育 Asia. At DLHS, Manisha endeavors to employ her interdisciplinary perspective of Liberal studies to enhance curriculum design, and deploy inclusive compassionate pedagogies into the broader realm of understanding Political Science.

Department of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (DLHS) Bengaluru

Qualification: BA HONS ,MA ,MPHIL ,PhD.

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Assistant Professor DLHS

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
沙巴体育 Relations, Introduction to Public Policy

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
BA HONS Political Science Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University 2013
MA Political Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University 2015
MPHIL Political Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University 2018
PhD Political Studies Jawaharlal Nehru University 2024

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Project Officer 2015-16
Satywati College Guest Lecturer 2019
Upgrad Education Private Limited Consultant-Lecturer 2020-21
Krea University External Evaluator 2022-23

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Gender and Sociology, Far-Right ideologies, Political theory, Feminisms, Media cultures, and religious studies

Hindu-Right Activism in Pandemic: Exploring the Role of Durga Vahini in Covid-19

4/12/2023 Women's Studies, Politics, Gender, Hindu-Right wing politics Manisha Chachra

Dystopia, Purity and Segregation: A Study of Hindutvavad in Indian Nationalism from the Lens of Web Series: Leila

10/27/2022 Surveillance technologies, Religion, Indian Politics Manisha Chachra