Biography
Mariam Taqaddusi is a Visiting Lecturer in the Program of Gender and Sexuality Studies at Tulane University. Taqaddusi obtained a Master of Social Science in Gender and Women’s Studies from Kabul University in 2019, as well as a Master of Law in Criminal Law and Criminology in 2016, and a Bachelor of Science in Law and Political Science in 2014.
Taqaddusi worked as an Expert Professional in Crime Factor Analysis in the Department of Research and Legal Studies in the Attorney General’s Office of Afghanistan from 2018-2021. She also taught Criminal Science subjects at Urouj Institute of Higher Education from 2016-2020. When the Taliban took power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Taqaddusi was not able to continue their scientific and professional activities in Afghanistan and was forced to flee the region. Her research interests include gender, law, and criminal justice.
Education
M.A. Kabul University, 2019
M.A. Khatamal-Nabieen University School of Law, 2016
B.A. Kabul University, 2014