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Hettie Malcomson is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton specializing in anthropology, sociology, and ethnomusicology. She focuses on analyzing social inequalities through ethnographic studies, particularly in the context of music. Her current research interrogates how ethnographic studies of music reflect social inequities, specifically exploring the narratives within rap music that articulate the experiences of disenfranchised Mexican youth and highlight themes of intense violence, criminality, race, gender, and social status. Malcomson's academic background includes degrees in social anthropology from the London School of Economics, ethnomusicology from Royal Holloway, and a PhD in sociology from Cambridge. Before her tenure at Southampton, she taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in music and sociology, as well as Latin American Studies at institutions including Cambridge and Manchester. She is actively involved in research initiatives and has published works reflecting her expertise in experimental ethnographic writing and the interdisciplinary study of music. Her contributions extend to the music industry, with compositions that have been broadcast internationally, and her works have been performed in notable festivals and venues across various countries.