20 January, 2022
Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (a one-year full-time and two-year part-time programme) is inviting application for admission.
Our interdisciplinary programme aims at nurturing talents in managing global political economies. Equipped with integrative knowledge about the changes in the global political economy, our graduates will be:
– able to analyze current political and economic issues in the world in a holistic manner;
– ready for possible professional development / doctoral training in the future; and
– more competitive in their respective career.
***Upcoming Information Session***
To learn more about our programme, please join our information session and meet our Programme Director and Teaching Staff. During the event, a taste lecture entitled “US-China Trade War: Does Biden Represent Hope for a Change?” will be delivered by Prof Peter BEATTIE (Bio).
07 September, 2022
Building Solidarity between Oppressed Groups in India: An Intersectional Approach
Organizers: Ying-yi Hong, Diwa Malaya Quinones, Peter Beattie, Idhamsyah Eka Putra
Date & Time: 30 September (Friday) 2022, at 11:30am-1:30pm (New Delhi Time) or 2-4pm (Hong Kong time)
Host/Moderator: Dr. Rakshi Rath, Krea University, India
Speaker: Dr. Rashmi Nair, Ashoka University, India
Join Zoom Meeting: https://cuhk.zoom.us/j/91235952387?pwd=QlpDaExmbTFtc0QrcXltd0h6ZFdudz09
Meeting ID: 912 3595 2387
Passcode: 694989
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Abstract
Social psychological research on building solidarity between oppressed groups remains scarce. Moreover, this research has taken a singular approach – meaning researchers have focused on factors linked with single-group membership in their analysis, while factors associated with intersecting identities have remained unexamined. Furthermore, this research has predominantly focused on western contexts using quantitative approaches that prioritize the conceptualization of the researcher over that of participants. Addressing these gaps and drawing on the feminist framework of intersectionality, this presentation brings findings from two qualitative studies –Study 1 included 33 individual interviews; Study 2 involved 12 focus groups– conducted among two under-researched oppressed groups in India – Dalits (lower-castes) and Muslims. These studies investigated how Dalits and Muslims perceive experiences linked with their intersecting identities. Thematic analysis revealed various beliefs linked with intersecting identities that can shape relations between oppressed groups. These intersectional victim beliefs can serve as additional sources of tensions and solidarity between oppressed groups along with beliefs linked with single-identity groups. I will also discuss the theoretical and practical implications of these findings.
Speaker Bio
Dr. Rashmi Nair is an Assistant Professor at Ashoka University, India. Before joining Ashoka, Dr. Nair worked at the U.S. Congress through a competitively awarded fellowship dually supported by the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Nair received a Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Clark University (USA) and Masters in Clinical Psychology from Christ University (India).
Her research focuses on experiences of group-based victimization based on various social identities such as caste, religion, and nationality, and examines the implications of people’s beliefs linked with these experiences for intergroup relations and policy outcomes. In studying this, she has employed both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and worked with historically-disadvantaged communities both in India and internationally. Her research has received funding support from various scientific societies including the American Psychological Association, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, and the International Peace Research Association Foundation.
16 December, 2022
The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE), a one-year full-time and two-year part-time programme, is inviting applications for admission.
Our interdisciplinary programme aims at nurturing talents in managing global political economies. Equipped with integrative knowledge about the changes in the global political economy, our graduates will be:
– able to analyze current political and economic issues in the world in a holistic manner;
– ready for possible professional development / doctoral training in the future; and
– more competitive in their respective career.
***Upcoming Information Session***
To learn more about our programme, please join our information session and meet our Programme Director and Teaching Staff. During the event, a taste lecture entitled “US-China Relations: Heading toward Cold War 2.0?” will be delivered by Prof Peter BEATTIE (Biography).
08 November, 2023
The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE), a one-year full-time and two-year part-time programme, is inviting applications for admission.
Our interdisciplinary programme aims at nurturing talents in managing global political economies. Equipped with integrative knowledge about the changes in the global political economy, our graduates will be:
– able to analyze current political and economic issues in the world in a holistic manner;
– ready for possible professional development / doctoral training in the future; and
– more competitive in their respective career.
***Upcoming Information Session***
To learn more about the MGPE programme, we invite you to join our upcoming information session. This session provides a valuable opportunity to meet our esteemed Programme Director and Teaching Staff, who will provide insights into the programme structure and address any questions you may have.
02 August, 2024
It is my honor to welcome you to the School of Governance and Policy Science (SGPS) at CUHK.
SGPS is a multidisciplinary endeavour to bring together students and researchers who aim to better understand and make a difference in our fast-changing world. Under the umbrella of the School and the Faculty of Social Science, we host a wide range of outstanding scholars and programmes, each featuring their own intellectual and methodological identities while seeking to answer questions of global significance.
Both the content of our teaching and the research undertaken at SGPS reflect the fast tempo of changes at the global and local levels that are reshaping governance, public policy, as well as domestic and international politics.
Given Hong Kong’s unique role in greater China and Asia, many SGPS scholars have extensive experience in the region as well as in China studies. At the same time, the global environment structured by states, international organizations, firms and citizens is critical to our understanding of how various facets of local and global governance evolve and interact with one another. We therefore welcome scholars who have broad interests and have developed research agendas that are not necessarily nested within specific geographic areas.
Our methodologically diverse team recognizes the value of multi-method and multidisciplinary work for the advancement of the social sciences. We strive to provide students with a range of analytical skills to help them engage the contemporary world effectively, combining emotional with empirical intelligence, ranging from field research to big data analytics.
The degree programmes under SGPS reflect this intellectual and methodological diversity. At the undergraduate level, we offer degrees in Data Science and Policy Studies (DSPS), Global Studies (GLSD) as well as Government and Public Administration (GPAD). We offer taught master’s degrees on Global Political Economy (MGPE), Government and Politics (Greater China) (GPGC), as well as Public Policy (MPUP). Finally, we admit MPhil and PhD students on Government and Public Administration.
I encourage you to explore these programmes, as well as the information about our teaching and research staff by navigating through this website and following SGPS on social media.
Happy browsing!
Professor Pierre F. Landry (李磊)
Inaugural Director
18 November, 2024
The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE) programme is now accepting applications for admission for the 2025-26 intake. This one-year full-time and two-year part-time interdisciplinary program aims to nurture talents in managing global political economies.
Equipped with integrative knowledge about the changes in the global political economy, our graduates will gain the ability to:
- Analyze current political and economic issues in the world through a holistic lens.
- Enhance readiness for possible professional development or future doctoral training.
- Increase competitiveness in their respective career paths.
To learn more about the MGPE programme, we invite you to join our upcoming information session. This session provides a valuable opportunity to meet our esteemed Programme Director and Teaching Staff, who will provide insights into the programme structure and address any questions you may have.
14 November, 2025
The Master of Social Science in Global Political Economy (MGPE) programme is now accepting applications for admission for the 2026-27 intake. This one-year full-time and two-year part-time interdisciplinary programme aims to nurture talents in managing global political economies.
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge to:
- Analyze current political and economic issues in the world through a holistic lens.
- Enhance readiness for possible professional development or future doctoral training.
- Increase competitiveness in their respective career paths.
To learn more about the MGPE programme, we invite you to join our upcoming information session. This event provides a valuable opportunity to meet our esteemed Programme Director and Teaching Staff, who will provide insights into the programme structure and address any questions you may have.