Dr. Saswathi Natta
Publications
Explore a collection of my latest research findings and upcoming projects:
PUBLICATIONS
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Natta, S. (2024). Experiencing Caste: Social Distance Is Distinct from Economic Distance (Doctoral dissertation, University of Maryland, College Park). <https://search.proquest.com/openview/295a3adecce5d7d846661d59247d317b/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y>
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Bradatan, C., Natta, S., (2024) Measuring Subnational Resilience in Low-and-Middle-Income Countries International programs Center, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau. <https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/international-programs/technical-documentation/methodology/measuring-subnational-resilience.html>
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Natta, S., Goodkind, D. (2024) The Components of Demographic Change: When Does Each Matter Most? Select Topics in International Population and Health, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau. <https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/international-programs/events/stiph/components-of-demographic-change.pdf>
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Rusatira, J. C., Uwimana, J. B., Rutagumba, D., Byiringiro, S., Natta, S., Espmark, J., ... & Ndoli, A. D. (2025). Investigating the mental health burden amongst breast and cervical cancer patients in Rwanda using a modified self-reported questionnaire for mental health screening (SRQ-20): A validation study. BMC Women’s Health. Under review
SELECT PROFESSIONAL PAPERS/CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
2025 International Population Conference 2025; Brisbane, Australia
Abstract: “iCRE: Identifying Disadvantaged Communities in Low- and Middle- Income Countries. How to Co-produce Quality Resilience Indexes at Subnational Level” International Programs Center, U.S. Census Bureau
2024 Population Association of America Conference 2024; Columbus, OH
Poster: “Measuring Subnational Resilience in Low- and Middle-Income Countries” International Programs Center, U.S. Census Bureau
2022 Population Association of America Conference 2022; Atlanta, GA
Flash Presentation: “Caste & Community Conflict in India: Is Untouchability still a Factor?”
Poster: “Dalit Women and Work behavior if SES increases: Does "Sanskritization" theory hold up?”
2021 Population Association of America Conference 2021; Virtual
Poster: “Context Specific Women's Empowerment Measures: Education, Labor Force and Caste in India”
2020 Population Association of America Conference 2020; Washington DC (moved online due to COVID)
Flash Presentation: “Intersectionality of Women’s Empowerment: Education & Labor Force Variation across Castes”
2019 Asian & Asian American Studies 2019; Madison, WI
Paper: “Indian Caste Lines & Co-ethnic Divergence: Ethnic and Racial Identity Formation in the U.S."
2019 Fulbright 2019 Conference, South Asian Region; Kochi, India
Presentation: “The Ideal Indian Woman: Family Aspirations and Implications for Women’s Empowerment"