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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