Dr. Nancy Lutkehaus

Biography

Professor Nancy Lutkehaus specializes in anthropology and political science, focusing on Melanesian gender social organization, political economic anthropology, and symbolic anthropology. Her recent research includes studies of maternal behavior among Catholic nuns in Papua New Guinea and the roles of community-based organizations in Kenya addressing adolescent girls' health issues related to HIV/AIDS. She is particularly interested in visual studies, exploring Western representations of Pacific Island peoples and the display of non-Western art in Western fine art museums. Lutkehaus has held numerous prestigious appointments, such as the Getty Research Scholar, and she has been involved in several research and community initiatives aimed at strengthening ties between academic and local organizations. As an influential member of the academic community, she has delivered significant presentations at international conferences and has been a part of editorial boards for major publications in her field. Lutkehaus is recognized for her contributions through several awards and her extensive publication record, which reflects her commitment to advancing scholarship in social science and anthropology.

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