DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
Office Number:      E-036
Extension Number:   639

Profile
My areas of interest include marginalized identities, gender in politics, and minority rights. In my doctoral dissertation, I investigated the intersections of gender, religion, caste, and labor and its impact on women janitorial workers in Lahore. I have contributed research articles for national/HEC-recognized journals and newspapers. I am interested in exploring the questions of religious minorities and women of working classes in Pakistan.
Education
PhD Gender Studies University of the Punjab, Lahore
Executive Master Public Policy and Research, Forman Christian College Chartered
MSc. International Relations, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan

Research and Publications

1. Book 2023: Patras, A. I. (2023). Swept Aside, A Story of Christian Sweepers in Lahore. Lahore: Folio Books.
2. Book Chapters 2022: Patras, A. I., 2021. “Increased Periods Poverty in Covid-19.” In 500 Million in the Red, by Farah Ahmed. New Delhi: Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited (PMI).
3. 2022:  Patras, A. I., 2021. “Surviving the Odds – Accessibility, Acceptability and Affordability of Menstrual Hygiene and Management .” In 500 Million In The Red, by Farah Ahmed. New Delhi: Pan Macmillan Publishing India Limited (PMI)
4. 2022: Patras, A. I., 2021. ” The Christian Women Sweepers of Lahore” In 500 Million in the Red, by Farah Ahmed. New Delhi: Pan Macmillan Publishing India Private Limited (PMI).

Articles in Journals

1. Patras, A.I (2024). Examining Pakistan’s Relationship with Religious Minorities: A Case Study of the Christian Community, NUST Journal of International Peace and Stability Vol,7 No1 (March, 2023) 
2. Patras, A.I (2021). Intersectional Challenges Faced by Christian Women in Interfaith Marriages, Journal of Research Society Pakistan Vol.58, No 4 (Oct-Dec, 2021) (75-83)
3. Patras, A. I., & Usman, A. (2020 ). Adultery, the Ground for Dissolution of Christian Marriage in Pakistan: Intersectional Constraints to Christian Women in Pakistan Pakistan Perspectives Volume 24, Number 2 (61-76)
4. Aqeel, A., & Patras, A. I. (2020). Punjabi Christians’ Disconnect and Denial of their History. International Conference on The Punjab History and Culture 6-8 January. Lahore: Centre of Excellence, Quaid-e-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan. (559-598)
5. Patras, A. I. (2019). Gendered Discourse on Human Security: Women’s Contribution towards Peace Building in South Asia. The Journal of Political Science, The University of Punjab Special Issue (29-41)
6. Patras, A. I. (2019). 2. The Accusation of Adultery in Christian Divorce Law in Pakistan: A Violation of Christian Women’s Dignity. Pakistan Law Review (197-223)
7. Patras, A. I., & Usman, A. (2020). The Intersection of Gender, Work, and Caste, The Case of Christian Female Sweepers in Lahore. Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan Volume No. 56, Issue No. 2 (363-373)
8. Patras, A. I. (2018). Intersecting Challenges to Women of Minority Communities in Pakistan. International Conference on Human Rights: Challenges and Prospects (pp. 147-152). Lahore: Department of Political Science Centre of Excellence China Studies GC University Lahore, Pakistan.
9. Patras, A. I. (2016). Women Building Peace: Possibilities and Opportunities. Theological Journal of Christian Study Centre Rawalpindi
10. Patras, A. I. (2014, November 3). Service and Advocacy in Pakistan. Magazine Vol. 7 . New York, New York, United States of America: United Methodist Women.
11. Patras, A. I. (2013). Women’s Mission and Ministry of Churches in Pakistan. Al-Mushir Theological Journal of Christian Study Centre Rawalpindi.