Giuseppe Bolotta

Giuseppe Bolotta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Southeast Asian history, cultural anthropology, and social movements, particularly in Thailand. He explores themes such as childhood studies, development, and humanitarianism through ethnographic and critical approaches.

Teaching includes courses on Southeast Asian anthropology, geopolitics, and contemporary history within programs like the Master's in Linguistic and Cultural Studies of Asia and Africa. His courses emphasize regional dynamics, cultural policies, and historical contexts.

Key research contributions include analyzing Thai youth activism, marginalized childhood in urban settings, and the intersection of religion with development. His 2021 monograph *Belittled Citizens* examines cultural politics of childhood in Bangkok's slums, while recent works address kinship structures in social movements and generational rebellion.

Bolotta has published widely in journals like *Modern Asian Studies* and *European Journal of East Asian Studies*, and edited volumes on political theologies and social movements. His work bridges academic disciplines, offering critical insights into Southeast Asian sociopolitical landscapes.