Dr. Lashandra Sullivan

Associate Professor

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Biography

LaShandra Sullivan is a cultural anthropologist whose research focuses on land property, racialized gendered labor, and LGBTQ+ politics. Currently, her work centers on ethnographic archival research in Mississippi and Brazil, particularly examining practices of landholding and relations to property within her home state of Mississippi, alongside LGBTQ+ activism. Sullivan conducts ethnographic research with Black LGBTQ+ activists in Rio de Janeiro. She published a book in 2023 titled 'Unsettling Agribusiness: Indigenous Protests Land Conflict Brazil', based on her previous fieldwork with Indigenous land activists in Mato Grosso Sul, Brazil. Her selected publications reflect her interests in LGBTQ activism and Indigenous land struggles, showcasing a deep engagement with the intersections of identity and geopolitical issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.