Blair Rutherford

Blair Rutherford is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University, specializing in political anthropology, gendered livelihoods, and postcolonial studies in sub-Saharan Africa. His research explores the intersection of migration, land redistribution, and gender dynamics in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique.

• Current research includes interdisciplinary studies on artisanal mining and gender, with fieldwork in Sierra Leone and Mozambique.
• Teaching focuses on graduate courses like Thesis Writing Seminar and undergraduate courses on African studies and migration.

His recent publications analyze gendered labor in mining, land reform in Zimbabwe, and migration's impact on livelihoods, emphasizing colonial legacies and policy implications. Supervision includes PhD, MA, and honors students across anthropology, sociology, and migration studies.