Shababa Huda
I’m a Master’s student working with Jen Ridgley in the area of urban human geography. I gained a keen interest in this field during an undergraduate class I was fortunate enough to attend instructed by Jen. My previous background in Global and International Studies with a specialization in Global Development, here at Carleton, helped me find my way to the MA Geography program. I’m looking forward to completing my research on the socio-spatial positionality of members of the Bangladeshi community in Ottawa. Using a Capability Approach, I will assess the obstacles and pathways to social inclusion and economic prosperity experienced by this group in Canada’s capital city. I will be comparatively assessing responses based on participants’ area of residence (i.e., Ottawa’s urban core vs. suburbs). Often, this group has been studied under the umbrella category of South Asians as a whole. As part of this community, I hope to unveil information specific to our unique experiences, our culture, and how we manage to maintain a sense of Bangladeshi nationality in the West.
I am also an artist (visual, music, and fashion), entrepreneur, and community builder. When I’m not an academic, I enjoy creating inclusive spaces for local talent to showcase their creative works and connect with one another.