Need Recommendations for PhD programs (postcolonial/gender)

[nayyeema]

Hi everyone,

I am planning to apply to PhD programs in English soon. I am interested in postcolonial literature (with a focus on South Asia and the South Asian diaspora) as well as gender and sexuality studies. I need to be in a program that is strong in feminist and gender theory, as well as south asia studies. I am interested in exploring the how gender and sexuality are regulated by the state. I am also looking for a progressive university with a politically engaged and radical student body. Also, I really need to be in a program that is racially diverse. Any recommendations? Who are the known south asian postcolonialists who also work on feminism? Any English programs known for their diversity and interdisciplinary work?

Thank you so much!

[Horb]

Tufts University. It is a small department, but they have amazing professors in both postcolonial and feminist/queer studies. I'm not so sure about the student body make-up, though I bet you could check out their webpage, though it won't necessarily tell about all types of diversity.