Dr. Lucinda Ramberg

Biography

Lucinda E.G. Ramberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Cornell University. As a medical sociocultural anthropologist, she works at the intersection of feminist, postcolonial, and queer theories, focusing on issues such as religion and secularism and their relationships to medicine and the body. Her research examines the interplay of sexuality, gender, and religion, particularly in the contexts of South India and the United States. Ramberg's notable work includes her book, 'Given Goddess: South Indian Devadasis Sexuality Religion' (Duke University Press, 2014), which explores contemporary practices of girls married to deities, analyzing broader themes of sexual subjectivity and social transformation. She has received several awards for her scholarship, including the Michelle Rosaldo book prize in Feminist Anthropology and the Ruth Benedict prize from the Association for Queer Anthropology. In addition to her research, Ramberg contributes to various academic programs and councils within the university, serving as the director of graduate studies in the Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, and participating in several interdisciplinary projects related to social justice and sexual politics.

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