Professor Dr. Lisa Åkesson

Biography

Lisa Åkesson is a Professor in Social Anthropology at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Global Studies. Her research focuses on international migration and diversity, examining issues such as postmigrant conditions and transnational migration. She has extensive experience in ethnographic fieldwork across various locations, including Cabo Verde, Angola, Mozambique, and Sweden. Åkesson’s work critically analyzes the implications of migration policies on development and investigates the relationships and remittances between migrants and their families in sending societies. Her current research project, Everyday Practices of Integration, seeks to explore how diversity is perceived and enacted in workplaces, challenging dominant notions of integration. Åkesson has taught a wide range of courses in anthropology since the mid-1990s, including serving as a program manager for the doctoral program in anthropology. She is actively involved in public debates around migration and diversity, advocating for a nuanced understanding of these complex issues.

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