Clarisse Barbier

Clarisse Barbier is a Professor of French and Intro to Humanity at Howard University. She holds a Master's and Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology from the University of South Florida. Her research focuses on social exclusion, particularly women accused of witchcraft in African societies, as evidenced by her 2017 Fulbright-funded study in Burkina Faso. She has also served as a consultant for NGOs in Uganda and Burkina Faso, contributing to human rights and development initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology, University of South Florida
• Master's in Applied Anthropology, University of South Florida

Research Interests:

Barbier’s work bridges anthropology, gender studies, and African studies. Her fieldwork in West Africa examines cultural dynamics of witchcraft accusations against women, exploring their socio-political implications and links to marginalization. She applies this research to advocacy through NGO collaborations, emphasizing grassroots empowerment and policy reform.

Awards:

• Fulbright Fellowship (2017)