Neera Desai | |
|---|---|
 Neera Desai | |
| Born | 1925 |
| Died | 25 June 2009 (aged 84) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Known for | Women's Studies frontrunner, academician, social activist. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Mihir Desai |
| Academic background | |
| Thesis | Gujarati Society in Nineteenth Century: an Analysis of Social Change (1965) |
| Doctoral advisor | I. P. Desai |
Neera Desai (1925 — 25 June 2009) was one of the leaders of Women's Studies in India and was noted for her contributions as a professor, researcher, academician, political activist, and social worker.[1] She founded the first of its kind Research Centre for Women's Studies and the Centre for Rural Development in 1974. She joined the SNDT Women's University in 1954 and was a part of various governing bodies as a professor and the Head of Department of Sociology (post-graduate).[2]
- ^ "Neera Desai (1925 – 2009)". Indian Association for Women's Studies. Retrieved 15 November 2018.
- ^ "Neera Desai (1925-2009): Pioneer of Women's Studies in India". Economic and Political Weekly. 50 (23). 5 June 2015.