Ms. Shabina Fatima is an Assistant Professor of English and an active researcher hailing from Ayodhya, India. She completed her graduation and post-graduation in English Language and Literature from Dr RML University Faizabad. Her interest in the theories of Judith Butler persuaded her to pursue an MPhil degree from University of Lucknow, wherein she interrogated issues of Gender and Performativity by applying these to the plays of Mahesh Dattani. A passionate teacher and an eternal student of Literature, she has served as an Assistant Professor on contract at various universities and colleges across the country Right through her research journey, she has pursued her pedagogic and philanthropic interests as well. She served as the Human Resource Officer at All India Forum for English Students, Scholars and Trainers (AIFEST) in 2020-21, following which she has been re-elected to the same post for yet another term. Her areas of interest include Translation Studies, Feminist literature, Indian writing in English, Subaltern Studies, Gender Studies and Modern/ Postmodern Literature. She has presented papers at various national and international conferences and has published research articles in international journals and book chapters. She provides part-time online tutoring to students from different parts of the country, focusing on Spoken English, Communication Skills and Soft Skills Enhancement.