Resto Cruz

Resto Cruz is a Lecturer in Social Anthropology at the School of Social and Political Science. He holds an Honorary Research Associate position at the University of Manchester. Cruz specializes in kinship studies, social mobility, and Southeast Asian sociocultural dynamics. His research explores family structures, migration impacts, and archival methodologies.

Education:

• PhD in Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh (2012–2017)
• MA in Global Politics, Ateneo de Manila University (2005–2008)
• BA in Development Studies, Ateneo de Manila University (2001–2005)

Research Focus: Cruz investigates kinship relations, youth transitions, and intergenerational dynamics through mixed-methods approaches. His work emphasizes archival practices and their socio-political implications, particularly in post-1945 Southeast Asia. Key themes include gender roles, class inequality, and the politicization of family narratives.

Collaborations: Active in international teams studying migration patterns and bioinformation ethics. Recent projects include analyzing women's life trajectories using longitudinal cohort data (1939–2020).

Editorial Roles: Editorial board member for Current Anthropology and peer reviewer for Current Sociology and Journal of Biosocial Science.

Data Contributions: Co-created the 'Girlhood and Later Life' dataset (UK Data Service), examining British women's life experiences from 1954–1976.