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Grazia Deng is a Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at Brandeis University. Her research focuses on Chinese migrant communities in Italy, examining issues such as racial perceptions, cultural adaptation, and transnational entrepreneurship. She holds a Ph.D. from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, an M.A. from Shanghai International Studies University, and a B.A. from the University of International Business and Economics.
Her work explores the intersection of migration, race, and cultural spaces, with a particular emphasis on how Chinese immigrants navigate Italian urban landscapes through businesses like coffee bars and ethnic restaurants. Recent research includes studies on cosmopolitan family dynamics and contested racial identities among migrants.
Grazia has published on topics ranging from global fashion collaborations to religious practices in migrant-owned enterprises. Her articles highlight themes of cultural hybridity, economic strategies, and the socio-political challenges faced by transnational communities.
Though no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive fieldwork demonstrates commitment to ethnographic rigor and collaborative research methods. Office located in Brown Social Science Center, Room 219.
