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Bruce Whitehouse is an Associate Professor at Lehigh University in the Department of Sociology & Anthropology, with affiliations in Africana Studies and Global Studies. He holds a PhD from Brown University (2007) and a B.A. from Carleton College (1993), and has focused his research on social and political change in African societies.
- Specializes in transnational migration from the Western Sahel to Central Africa, Europe, and North America
- Studies urbanization, domestic structures, and plural marriage resilience in Mali
- Core faculty member of Lehigh’s Africana Studies and Global Studies programs
His research spans urban anthropology, gender dynamics, political legitimacy, and Islam in sub-Saharan Africa, often analyzing migration’s impact on identity and social cohesion. Recent publications examine patriarchal anxieties, marriage dynamics, and illicit trade networks in Mali. Whitehouse’s teaching emphasizes ethnographic analysis and critical thinking, covering globalization, medical anthropology, and development.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2011-2012)
- LVAIC Collaborative Program Grant (2016-2017)
- Multiple Faculty Research Grants from Lehigh’s Center for Global Islamic Studies
- National Science Foundation and Wenner-Gren Foundation funding
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali (1997-2000), Whitehouse developed fieldwork expertise that informs his research on African migration, state authority, and cultural identity. His work bridges empirical rigor with accessible scholarship, including contributions to journals like Africa Today, Medical Anthropology Quarterly, and Global Networks.
