Sue Black

Scottish anthropologist and academic

Sue Black - Scottish anthropologist and academic
Born

May 7th, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Scotland

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An anthropologist and academic. Contributed significantly to the fields of anthropology and social science. Focused on topics such as identity and cultural practices, with a specific emphasis on issues related to gender, migration, and ethnicity. Played a key role in various academic institutions, and engaged in public discourse on social issues. Authored several publications that explored the complexities of human behavior and societal structures, enriching the academic community's understanding of contemporary anthropological challenges.

Published influential works on identity

Conducted research on migration patterns

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