Hopper Lecture Ft. Dr. Naila Kabeer

Dr. Naila Kabeer is Professor of Gender and International Development at the Department of International Development at London School of Economics, UK.  Throughout her career, she has engaged in research, teaching and advisory work on issues related to gender, poverty, livelihoods, social protection and collective action. Publications relevant to her Hopper Lecture include ‘Organizing women in the informal economy: Beyond the weapons of the weak’ (Zed Press), ‘Empowerment, citizenship and gender justice: a contribution to locally-grounded theories of change’ (Ethics and Social Welfare), ‘Between affiliation and autonomy: navigating pathways of women’s empowerment and gender justice in Bangladesh’ (Development and Change) and ‘Group rights and gender justice: exploring tensions within the Gond community in India’ (International Institute of Inequalities, LSE).