Dr. Ratna Ghosh

Ratna Ghosh, Faculty of Education, McGill University, has contributed significantly in two areas of educational research. She has redefined the concept of multicultural education in terms of the theoretical as well as practical implications of the politics of difference in education. Secondly, she has contributed in a major way in the area of education and development, especially in the understanding of gender and development. The practical impact of her work has been felt not only in Canada but also in Asia, Latin America and Africa.