Dr. Amy Allocco

Research/Creative Interests

My research focuses on “lived” Hinduism, especially contemporary Hindu ritual traditions and women’s religious practices in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where I have been studying and conducting ethnographic fieldwork ~25 years. My work is animated by interests in the forms of religious change inspired by the new social and economic realities that characterize a globalizing South Asia, as well as ritual, narrative, everyday religion, and gender in urban India.

Research/Creative Needs

I am an active and committed mentor of Undergraduate Research who in 2019 received Elon University’s Ward Family Excellence in Mentoring Award. I have experience mentoring students with interdisciplinary projects located in Religious Studies; Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Political Science and Policy Studies; International and Global Studies, and Public Health Studies.

Currently looking for a student to apply and work in these programs

Any program/opportunity

I can mentor a student enrolled in 4998/4999 hours during these semesters

Any start time

Student Qualifications

intellectual curiosity

A Little Bit More Information

As an ethnographer whose research focuses on religion, gender, and identity in South Asia, I am particularly interested in mentoring students employing ethnographic methodologies (e.g., participant-observation and interviewing) and/or developing projects focused on South Asian countries and communities (including in their transnational/diaspora contexts. I am also prepared to mentor students working on topics in gender and sexuality, especially in the areas of identity, LGBTQ issues, and assisted reproductive technologies.