Cultural evidence and the law
How do we decide whether or not to accept the evidence of our senses, or to put our faith in […]
Bonded labour in Pakistan
The most common pattern for bonded labour in Pakistan is for a landlord or an employer to extend a loan
A Tale of Two Rooms: Debt, Success, and Freedom in Indian Microfinance
“See, I don’t have a TV or an almirah [wardrobe],” said Ilina, pointing to her sparse one-room flat, while in
‘Epitome of feminism’: the rise of the social phenomenon of trendy hijabistas
Feminism is not an immutable and easily-defined concept. It is conditioned by culture, religion, politics, education and other social factors.
Call for papers: Critical Approaches to Irregular Migration Facilitation
Workshop: Critical Approaches to Irregular Migration Facilitation: Grounding the Theory and Praxis of Human Smuggling Where: University of Texas at
And the winner is… #MeadCompetition
The work of anthropology explores some of the most exciting and relevant issues facing humanity. We study our collective origins,
Slam that ethnography! – Introduction
Have you ever been in a conference room, listening to one presentation after another, only to realize that they all
Slam that ethnography! – Imagine further
After a week of performed ethnographic poetry, Robert Desjarlais and Eileen Moyer wrap things up in their concluding remarks. If
Slam that ethnography! – It is what it is
Here’s yet another round of ethnographic slamming with contributions by Kristine Krause, Lex Kuiper, Marije de Groot, and Carola Tize.
Slam that ethnography! – Breaking boundaries
Welcome to part two of this week’s ethnography slam, this time with contributions by Josien de Klerk, Annelieke Driessen, Susanne