I have recently graduated with a Master’s degree in Anthropology, from the Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, India, with a specialization in social anthropology (2018). I also hold a “Bachelor of Science Honours” degree in anthropology from the same institution. You will note in my enclosed curriculum vitae that I have prior experience in carrying out ethnographic fieldwork, mixed-method research and designing projects and proposals. My research experience also includes literature review, structured and unstructured interview, academic writing, survey-design, data processing and management.
My master’s dissertation, based on mixed method ethnographic fieldwork, ‘Perceptions of Fertility in a Punjabi Village’ (2018) explored various dimensions of women’s health and generated in-depth insights on socio-cultural understanding of fertility, reproductive and sexual health among adolescents and ever-married women of rural villages of Gurdaspur, Punjab. I have also authored a research paper on menstrual health, beliefs and practices based on my work in Punjab. While working for People for Animals, I wrote research articles with Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi regarding animal welfare, biodiversity disruption and anthropogenic ramifications.
I believe in an interdisciplinary, holistic approach towards understanding a research problem in its entirety and I strive to deliver results based on relevant, authentic and high-quality evidence to make effectual changes. Along with effective