The Buddhist people smuggler
Since the 1950s, there has been a continuous flow of Tibetans fleeing across the Himalayas, seeking refuge in exiled communities […]
Making Sense of Violence Against Minority Women: Notes on Skepticism, Discomfort & Privilege in Fieldwork
What is it like to do fieldwork within a marginalized social group? Especially when you – the researcher – hail
Interview with Edward E. Curtis IV
The goal should be human rights, freedom, and dignity for all, and Black Muslims in the United States have been
Essay One-Shots
God Exists in Yemen, part 2: the Moral Economy of Rizq
This is the second part of a long essay, first part of which was published here. 1.1.    The Yemeni Arab
GOD EXISTS IN YEMEN, part 1: On the meaning of livelihood
If you can rely on God with due reliance, He will provide you with sustenance in such a manner as
In defence of our universal double standards
The two series of terrorist attacks that hit Paris this year, have given rise to a series of debates and
Landscapes: Panel Selection #CFAS
Today our coverage of the Biannual Conference of the Finnish Anthropological Society continues with selected notes from panels – brought
Book Review Reviews
The Perils of Joy. Contesting Mulid Festivals in Contemporary Egypt
This book comes to life as a product of fifteen years of research in and about the festive culture of
Happenings
After Charlie Hebdo: complex media cultures and the limits of liberalism
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Do Muslim Women Need Saving?
Lila Abu-Lughod’s book, Do Muslim Women Need Saving?, expands on her thoughts from an earlier article similarly titled. As she explains,