Navtej K. Purewal

About the Author

Navtej K. Purewal is a distinguished scholar and author whose work illuminates the intersections of urban development, social inequality, and marginalization in South Asia. With a focus on the lived experiences of those on the fringes of society, Purewal's research draws from extensive fieldwork in urban environments, exploring how access to shelter shapes social dynamics and policy landscapes. Her seminal book, Living on the Margins: Social Access to Shelter in Urban South Asia (Routledge Revivals), offers a critical examination of housing precarity and its broader implications for equity and urban planning. As an academic deeply engaged with postcolonial and feminist perspectives, Purewal continues to contribute insightful analyses that challenge conventional narratives of progress in rapidly urbanizing regions, advocating for inclusive frameworks that prioritize the voices of the marginalized.