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Alejandro Escalante is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the University of Edinburgh. He completed his PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has worked as a Teaching Fellow and Adjunct Instructor at Elon University. His research focuses on ethnographic studies within the fields of religion and public action, particularly exploring themes related to Black Atlantic religions and Caribbean anthropology. Escalante's current research investigates ritual performances and gendered identities, specifically examining the cultural character of 'la loca' in the traditional festivals of Loíza, Puerto Rico. He collaborates with the TERA Collective at McGill University, contributing to innovative research methods that engage with ecology and art. Escalante has published scholarly articles in various academic journals and edited volumes, emphasizing critical ethnographic perspectives.
University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh, Scotland
Lecturer in Social Anthropology, focusing on research and teaching in the field.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, USA
Teaching Fellow in Social Anthropology.
Elon University • Elon, USA
Adjunct Instructor in Social Anthropology.
King's College London • London, England
Lecturer in Social Anthropology before moving to Edinburgh.
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