Dr. Faye Harrison

Professor

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Biography

Faye V. Harrison is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Illinois, with affiliate roles in African American Studies and Women & Gender Global Perspectives. She is a sociocultural and political anthropologist focusing on social inequalities, human rights, and the intersections of race, gender, class, and (trans)national belonging. Her research spans regions including the Caribbean, United Kingdom, South Africa, and the United States, with specific interests in the gendered division of labor within Jamaica's urban informal economy, as well as the impacts of neoliberal globalization on everyday life in Jamaica, Cuba, and the United States. Harrison's scholarly contributions include significant anthologies and publications addressing critical race feminist methodologies and global research practices. She has received multiple awards for her mentoring and contributions to anthropology, and has served in leadership roles within various professional organizations, including the Association of Black Anthropologists and the American Anthropological Association.

Research Interests

Awards

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William R. Jones Valuable Mentor Award

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Legacy Scholar Award

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Presidential Award

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Zora Neale Hurston Award

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Society for the Anthropology of North America Prize

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Bronislaw Malinowski Award

Courses

AFRO 597 Problems In African American Studies: Race & Racism AFRO 415 Africana Feminisms AFRO 298 Black Lives Matter: Human Rights Perspectives

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

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