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Hello, my name is

Arpita Sinha

About me

I am a graduate student pursuing Ph.D. in Anthropology, with research interests in gender, labor, and health.

My work contributes to ongoing discussions about gender, labor rights, and health,

My research explores the intersections of gender, labor, precarity, and health, with particular focus on menstruation. This interest stems from my eight years of experience as a fashion model before pursuing my Ph.D.

In my thesis, I analyze the contemporary fashion industry in India, specifically examining the overlooked labor of female models who are often marginalized in fashion discourse.

In addition to my academic work, I’ve always been committed to student advocacy, governance, and policy initiatives. My research reflects my passion for advancing workers’ well-being and driving systemic change, both within the university and beyond. I focus on gender and labor relations, health and work, and the intersection of equity, worker rights, and institutional policies.

What I do

Through autoethnography, participant observation, and ethnographic interviews, I examine the working conditions and health challenges models face, especially in relation to menstruation. My work shows how gendered labor impacts the health and agency of models.

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