Maria Curtis

Maria Curtis, Ph.D., is a Professor in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies at the University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Human Sciences and Humanities. She can be reached at Curtis@uhcl.edu or 281-283-3429 in office SSCB 2109.09.

Research Interests: Maria's research focuses on American Muslim immigrant women's strategies to counter Islamophobia through acts of generosity, renewed piety, and religious rituals. She explores intersections of clothing, music, new media, and public events to challenge post-9/11 stereotypes and foster multi-faith dialogue. Her fieldwork spans cities in Morocco, Turkey, and the United States.