Sharvari Karandikar Assistant Professor College of Social Work The Ohio State University Phone No: 614-292-0653 karandikar-chheda.1@osu.edu Education PhD. Social Work College of Social Work University of Utah, Salt Lake City PhD. Thesis: Gender-Based Violence Among Female Sex Workers of Kamathipura, Mumbai, India: A Contextual Analysis M.S.W College of Social Work Mumbai University, India Masters Thesis: Gender Differences in Attitudes Toward dowry practice Among College Students of Mumbai, India B.A. Psychology Sophia College Mumbai University, India Peer Reviewed Publications Karandikar, S, Frost, C. (Accepted, May 2013). Exploring patriarchy in sex workers' intimate relationships: A case study from Mumbai, India. Indian Journal of Social Work. Gezinski L.B. & Karandikar, S. (Accepted, April 2013). Exploring needs of sex workers from Kamathipura red-light area of Mumbai, India. Journal of Social Service Research Karandikar, S. & Gezinski, L.B. (Accepted, April 2013). Intimate partner violence and HIV risks among female sex workers of Mumbai, India. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work. Karandikar, S., & Gezinski, L. B. (2012). Without us, sex workers will die like weeds: Male CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 1
clients perceptions of gender-based violence among female sex workers of Mumbai, India. Indian Journal of Gender Studies,19(3) 351-371. Gezinski, L.B, Karandikar, S., & Carter, J.R. (2012). The Use of Emotional Imagery and Language in Egg Donation Websites. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 16 (4)390-402. Karandikar, S., & Gezinski L.B. (2012). These girls gave me AIDS. Why should I use condoms? Clients of sex workers in Kamathipura express their attitudes about HIV. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Service,11 (2) 140-150. Carter, J., Gezinski, L.B. & Karandikar, S. (2012). A Comprehensive Review of Reproductive Egg Donation Websites. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 16 (1), 53-65. Karandikar, S.,Gezinski, L.B. & Meshelemiah, J.M. (2011). A Qualitative Examination of Women involved in Prostitution in Mumbai, India. International Social Work, 1-20. Karandikar, S. (2011).Victims of circumstances: A case study of people living on the streets of a red-light area in Mumbai, India. Journal of Sociology, Social Work and Social Welfare, 2 (1), 1-10. Williamson, C., Karandikar-Chheda, S., Barrows, J., Smouse, T., Kelly, G., Swartz, P., Lucchin, N., Ballard, M., Tame, C., Perdue, T., Ohashi, M., Sullivan, D., Ross, C., Gezinski, L. & Dieffenderfer, T. (2010). Report on the prevalence of human trafficking in Ohio to Attorney General Richard Cordray. Trends in Organized Crime, 13, 192-218. Karandikar, S. & Prospero, M. (2010). From client to pimp: Male violence against female sex workers. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 25, 257-273. Karandikar, S. (2008). Meta-analysis and Social Work: Application and Recommendations for Future Research. Acumen: The Inter-disciplinary Journal, 1 (1), 23-32. Karandikar, S. & Prospero, M. (2008). My one-way ticket to Kamathipura: Rights of sex workers compromised. Research for Sex Work (10). Karandikar, S. (2007). Need for developing a sound prostitution policy: recommendations for future action. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 1(1), 1-6. Manuscripts Under Review and In Preparation Karandikar, S., Frost, C. & Gezinski,L.B. (Under Review). Gender-based violence and HIV risks CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 2
among female sex workers of Mumbai, India. Journal of Sociology. Karandikar, S., Gezinski, L.B.,& Carter, J. (Under Review). Exploring experiences of surrogate mothers: A qualitative study from Gujarat, India. Gezinski, L.B., Karandikar, S., Cambron, C., & Wright, R. (Under Review) Qualitative exploration of the trajectory of violence in the lives of sex workers in Mumbai, India. International Social Work. Gezinski, L.B., Karandikar, S., & Carter, J. R. (In Preparation). Exploring motivations and attitudes of egg donors at the time of initial orientation: A study from Midwest, United States. Karandikar, S., Gezinski, L.B.,& Carter, J. (In Preparation).Experiences of egg donors postretrieval: A qualitative study from Midwest, United States. Karandikar, S., Gezinski, L.B., & Carter,J.R. (In Preparation). A comparison between postretrieval attitudes towards egg donation among donors from India and the United States. Karandikar,S.,Gezinski,L.B.,& Carter,J.R. (In Preparation). I wanted to pass on my healthy genes and good eggs: Content analysis of egg donor profiles. Book Chapters Karandikar, S., & Gezinski, L. B. (In Press). False promises of the big city: Understanding globalization and gender oppression among people living on the streets of Kamathipura red-light area in Mumbai, India. Gender Oppression and Globalization: Challenges for Social Work, CSWE Press. Technical Reports Williamson,C., Karandikar-Chheda,S., Barrows, J.,Smouse,T.,et.al. (Jan 2010). Report on the Prevalence of Human Trafficking in Ohio. Submitted to the Ohio to Attorney General Richard Cordray. CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 3
Conference Presentations Karandikar, S (2013, Aug). Wombs for Rent: A Case Study of Surrogate Mothers. Oral Presentation at the upcmong Oxford Roundtable Conference in Oxford, UK Gezinski, L. B. and Karandiar, S (2013, June). Trapped in the brick cages : Entry and experiences of girl children trafficked into sex work in Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the upcoming API conference to be held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia Karandikar, S, and Gezinski, L.B. (2013, March). "Exploring health histories of women trafficked into sex work in Mumbai, India." Oral presentation at the 37th Annual Conference of The Association for Women in Psychology in Salt Take City Utah. Karandikar, S, and Gezinski, L.B. (2012, July). Stories from the margin: Exploring globalization and gender oppression among people living in Kamathipura red-light area of Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the Social Work Social Development 2012: Action and Impact conference to be held in Stockholm, Sweden. Gezinski, L. B. and Karandikar, S. (2012, July). 'Violence is there all the time': Gender-based violence and female sex workers from the perspective of clients in Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the Social Work Social Development 2012: Action and Impact conference to be held in Stockholm, Sweden. Karandikar, S, Gezinski, L.B. and Carter, J, (2012, June) Motivations for Becoming an Egg Donor: A Content Analysis of Egg Donor Profiles. Oral presentation at the 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Hawaii. Gezinski, L. B. and Karandikar, S. (2012, January). Exploring the Needs of Sex Workers in Kamathipura, Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research. Washington DC. Carter, J, Gezinski, L.B., & Karandikar, S. (2011, October) Angels Like You : A Content Analysis of Reproductive Egg Donation Websites. Oral presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. Atlanta, GA. Karandikar, S. (2011, October) Missing in Action: Strategies for Integrating Feminisms and Woman-Centered Content Under the New EPAS. Oral presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. Atlanta, GA. Gezinski, L. B. and Karandikar, S. (2011, Sept). Exploring the trajectory of violence among female sex workers of Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the annual Prostitution Conference, Toledo, Ohio. CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 4
Karandikar, S., Gezinski, L. B., & Meshelemiah, J. (2011, January). One-Way Ticket to a Red- Light Area: Experiences of Sex Trafficking Victims From Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research. Tampa, FL. Karandikar, S., & Gezinski, L. B. (2010, August). Exploring the Relationship between Intimate Partner Violence and HIV/AIDS risks among female sex workers of Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the 7th Annual National Seminar on Social Work and HIV/AIDS. Kerala, India. Karandikar, S., Gezinski, L. B., & Meshelemiah, J. (2010, August). Sold to Sex Work: Experiences of Victims of Sex Trafficking from Mumbai. Oral Presentation at the International Conference on Development and Equity for a Global Society: Emerging Concerns for Social Work. Chennai, India. Karandikar, S. & Próspero, M. (2008, Oct). Sex workers are money-making machines: Exploring patriarchy in sex workers intimate relationships. Poster presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. Karandikar, S., & Próspero, M. (2007, Oct). Patriarchal Gender-Based Violence among Female Commercial Sex Workers of Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Karandikar, S., & Próspero, M. (2007, Oct). Gender-Based Violence & HIV Risk Related Outcomes Among Female Commercial Sex Workers of Mumbai, India. Oral Presentation at the International Association of Forensic Nurses Scientific Assembly. Salt Lake City, UT. Karandikar, S., & Próspero, M. (2007, July). Male Violence Against Female Commercial Sex Workers in India. Oral Presentation at the International Family Violence & Child Victimization Research Conference. Portsmouth, NH. Yaffee, J., Karandikar, S., & Lundahl, B. (2007, May).Meta-Analytic Research in Social Work Journals: A Status Report. Oral Presentation at the Campbell Collaboration Annual International Conference. London, UK Yaffee, J., Karandikar, S., & Lundahl, B. (2007, Oct).Meta-Analytic Research in Social Work Journals. Oral Presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Yaffee, J., Karandikar, S., & Lundahl, B. (2007, May).Meta-Analytic Research and Systematic Reviews in Social Work Journals. Oral Presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Program Meeting. Washington DC. Research Experience CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 5
June 2009- Present Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) College of Social Work, the Ohio State University June 2008- June 2009 Assistant Professor Tata Institute of Social Sciences HIV Interventions among urban slum dwellers of Mumbai City Primary Investigators: Shubhada Maitra, Ph.D. & Sharvari Karandikar-Chheda, Ph.D. 2005 2008 Research Assistant Social Research Institute - College of Social Work University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Gender-Based Violence among Sex Workers Primary Investigators: Sharvari Karandikar & Moisés Próspero, Ph.D. Survey of Preparedness of Recent MSW Graduates for Professional Social Work Practice Primary Investigators: Pamela Anderson, Ph.D. & Sharvari Karandikar A Review of Meta-Analysis in Social Work (1990-2006) Primary Investigators: Joanne Yaffee, Ph.D., Sharvari Karandikar & Brad W. Lundahl, Ph.D. 2004-2005 Research Assistant Women s Studies Department Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India Study on Sexual Violence in Marriage among women of Mumbai, India Primary Investigator: Nishi Mitra, Ph.D., Sharvari Karandikar 2002-2004 Micro research projects Program Evaluation of Akshara Education Foundations micro-finance programs for women in Dharwad, Karnataka, India Program Evaluation of Remedial Training Program for educators of Akshara Education Foundation, Bangalore, India Research on Attitudes of College Students towards Dowry, Southeast Asia Regional Conference (SARC), Mumbai, India Teaching Experience June 2009- Present Bachelor s Level: Critical Assessment of Social Research College of Social Work, The Ohio State University Bachelor s and Master s level: International Social work College of Social work, The Ohio State University Faculty-Field Liaison for Bachelor s and Master s Students CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 6
June 2008- June 2009 Master s Level: Health Research Centre for Health and Mental Health, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India 2005- April, 2008 Tutor for International Students (BSW and MSW) College of Social Work, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah May- June 2006 Master s Level: Research Methods in Social Work Marian College of Social Work, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India 2009-2012 Service College Level: Worked on pilot project for online-course development of the International SW Course Interviewed candidates for BSSW program during admissions period Reviewed MSW and PhD applications Reviewed applications for the Doctoral Symposium Participated as respondent during the Doctoral Symposium in 2010, 2011 and 2012 Member of the Research CAG in the College of social work. I have attended all the committee meetings and have been actively involved in decision making with other colleagues University Level: Community Level Continued work as part of a three member team for Internationalization of Social work Curriculum (pilot project) Provided impact story for OSU fund-raising campaign Consultation to College of Social Work Students Association on organizing 5K-run for human trafficking Consultation to members of Gracehaven on understanding challenges for rehabilitation of victims of sex trafficking CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 7
2008-2009 Evaluator for EdelGive Foundation, Mumbai India Evaluated and selected non profit organizations from across India to receive the prestigious Kubera Award for focus on girl s education and women s empowerment initiatives Consultant for Committed Communities Development Trust, Mumbai, India Planned and executed field based research on needs of commercial sex workers. Trained a team of five social workers on appropriate research techniques Crisis Management Counselor, Taj Group of Hotels, Mumbai, India Provided counseling to employees of Taj Hotels affected by the terrorist attacks of 11/26/2008 in Mumbai, India 2003-2007 Center-based Social Worker HIV prevention and care and support for Sex Workers of Mumbai, India Committed Communities Development Trust, Mumbai Secretary - Organizing Committee International Conference on Community Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS, Dec 2004, Mumbai Disaster Management Volunteer & Documentation in-charge for OXFAM, America Tsunami Relief and Rehabilitation in South India Student Counselor in-charge of implementing Community Mental Health Institute for Psychological Health, Mumbai, India Camp Leader for ten-day rural camp to M. V. Education Foundation, Andhra Pradesh, India Student volunteer at the World Social Forum, Mumbai, India Student Social Worker in-charge of facilitating community-based education initiatives in the slums of Mumbai City. Pratham, Non-Government Organization, Mumbai, India 1999-2002 National Social Service Scheme Volunteer, Mumbai University CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 8
Volunteer at the National Association for Blind, Mumbai, India Prizes & Awards Received 2005- Present Recipient of Seed grant from Dean, College of Social Work, OSU (2009) Recipient of Seed Grant from Dean, College of Social Work, OSU (2012) Recipient of Global Diversity Scholarship for pursuing research in India, International Center, University of Utah( 2008) Recipient of Graduate Student Travel Award for presenting paper at Council on Social Work Education Annual Meeting, Office of Graduate School, University of Utah (2008) Recipient of Tata Institute of Social Sciences Grant for research on Violence Against Women (2006) Winner of B.S.P Scholarship for outstanding performance in course work for Applied Component: Nutrition and Health Care, Sophia College, Mumbai, India ( 2004) Professional Organizations National Research Consortium on Commercial Sexual Exploitation Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) Bombay Association of Trained Social Workers (BATSW) CV Karandikar-Chheda May 2013 9