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Rhea Rahman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Brooklyn College, CUNY. Her research and teaching explore transnational practices of racialization, focusing on how human difference intersects with systems of inequality, oppression, and liberation. She is currently completing a manuscript on global Muslim volunteerism and humanitarianism through the lens of anti-Black racism, global white supremacy, and anti-Muslim racism.
Education:
- M.A., University of Chicago (Social Science), 2005
- M.A., The New School for Social Research (Anthropology), 2009
- Ph.D., The New School for Social Research (Anthropology), 2018
Rahman’s research interrogates the racialized dynamics of Muslim humanitarianism and development, particularly in Africa and the Caribbean. Her work situates these practices within broader histories of colonialism, global white supremacy, and Black Muslim activism, emphasizing frameworks for liberation. She also examines the intersection of Islamic aid, racial aesthetics, and the white savior complex in transnational encounters.
Scientific Awards:
- PSC-CUNY 50 Research Award
- Wenner-Gren Dissertation Fellowship
Rahman has presented her research at international conferences, including panels at Harvard University, Oxford University, and the American Anthropological Association. Her community engagement includes moderating discussions on outdoor recreation inequality and advocating for Muslim identity in the workforce. She teaches courses such as 'Culture and Society,' 'Anthropology of Race,' and 'Ethnography.'
