CLA Gosnell Lecture Series

The College of Liberal ArtsGosnell Lecture Series presents Dr. Nidhiya MenonProfessor of EconomicsBrandeis University Wednesday, April 3rdTime:           2:30 – 3:30 PMPlace:          Wegmans Theater                    RIT MAGIC Center                  "Christianity and Girl Child Health in India"This lecture on child health focuses on differences in anthropometric outcomes between Christians and non-Christians in India.  Estimates indicate that young Christian children (ages 0-59 months) are less likely to be stunted as compared to similar aged children of Hindu and Muslim identities.  The Christian relative advantage is particularly pronounced for girls.  Using data on the location of missions, differences in the relative timing of establishment of missions in the same area, and political crises that mission establishing countries were engaged in during India’s colonial history, we find that Christian girls are significantly less likely to be stunted as compared to similarly aged non-Christian girls.  We find no relative stunting advantage for Christian boys.  An analysis of explanatory mechanisms indicates that by spreading knowledge, education, and health technologies, the advent of Christianity has long-term implications for young girls in India today.  Interpreters provided upon request subject to availability.Please make your request TODAY by going to the following websitemyAccess.rit.edu. 


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Cassandra Shellman
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Event Snapshot
When and Where
April 03, 2019
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Room/Location: Wegmans Theater
Who

Open to the Public

CostFREE
Topics
community outreach
global engagement
sustainability
women