Anja Sanchez

Anja Sanchez is an Instructor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of New Mexico. She holds an MA in Medieval Studies and dual BA degrees in English and Psychology, all from UNM. Her research focuses on gender, sexuality, and multicultural influences, particularly examining how medieval ideologies persist in rural communities like Northern New Mexico through the lens of Chicanx Literature and folklore. She explores themes such as women and domestic space in Norse sagas, feminine villainy in epics, and medieval influences on modern folklore.

Education:

• MA in Medieval Studies, University of New Mexico
• BA in English, University of New Mexico
• BA in Psychology, University of New Mexico

Her work bridges medieval literary analysis with contemporary sociocultural critiques, emphasizing the lingering impacts of colonization. While no specific grants or labs are mentioned, her interdisciplinary approach highlights connections between historical texts and modern rural communities.