Dr. Rifat Akhter
Professor of Sociology
Irby Hall 306B
(501) 450-5640
Office Hours: By appointment
Educational Background
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
M.S. University of London
M.S. Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
B.S. Dhaka University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Specialty Fields
Social Demography
Gender Studies
Globalization
Research Interests
Globalization
Gender
Development
Stratification and Social Inequality
Domestic Violence
Demography
Current Focus
Dr. Akhter’s current research projects focus on two broad areas: a) Digital media and cultural globalization and how they impact gender ideologies and empower women through e-commerce in the digital economy. b) Effects of child marriage on maternal mortality and under 5 mortality.
Her other area of research is gender-based violence and homicide.