Dr Margaret Becker

Academic Status

College of Medicine and Public Health

place Bedford Park (2.43)

Margaret is an anthropologist with an interest in gender, critical development, women's empowerment, rights, and social change. She is passionate about rights and social justice. Margaret has extensive experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse groups, particularly in the context of Nepal. She is an experienced qualitative researcher with a particular interest in ethnographic and participatory research methods. She is currently involved in research projects within South Australia that focus on social justice and inequities.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Anthropology and History major (University of Adelaide)

PhD, Anthropology and Development Studies (University of Adelaide)

Honours, awards and grants
  • 2017 Academic Mentor of the Year - Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education, University of Adelaide
  • 2017-2020 Mountford Award, (Dianne Rodger, Margaret Becker), University of Adelaide
  • 2015 Wang Gungwu Prize for best journal article - Asian Studies Review
  • 2015 Trust Fund Bursary, Australian Federation of University Women (SA)
  • 2009 DR Stranks Travelling Fellowship, University of Adelaide
  • 2009 George Fraser Scholarship, University of Adelaide
  • 2008 University Medal - University of Adelaide
Topic coordinator
PHCA2508 Critical Perspectives on Global Health and Development
WMST2017 Gender, Globalisation and International Development
WMST8003 Gender, Globalisation and International Development
PHCA1509 Health and Healthcare Equity for a Just and Sustainable World
PHCA9521 Critical Perspectives on Global Health and Development
Topic lecturer
PHCA2508 Critical Perspectives on Global Health and Development
WMST2017 Gender, Globalisation and International Development
WMST8003 Gender, Globalisation and International Development
PHCA9521 Critical Perspectives on Global Health and Development