Regina Bendix

Regina Bendix serves as Professor at the University of Göttingen, where her research critically examines intersections of culture with economy and politics across diverse anthropological domains. Her work spans historical and contemporary analyses of folklore, ethnology, and cultural anthropology with significant contributions to heritage discourse, sensory expression, and ritual practices.

Her core research interests include:

• Cultural Anthropology
• Ethnology and Folklore Studies
• Cultural Heritage Management
• Tourism and Political Economy
• Narrative and Communication Theory
• Ritual, Custom, and Theatrical Performance
• Sensory and Culinary Anthropology
• Anthropology of Education (School Culture)

Professor Bendix is actively affiliated with the Visual Anthropology (CVA) research team, utilizing visual methodologies to investigate cultural phenomena through photography, film, and multimedia documentation within anthropological frameworks.