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Dr. Stuart Cartland is an Assistant Professor in Global Studies (Anthropology) at the University of Sussex, where he has been teaching since 2018. He serves as the Visiting and Exchange Officer for the School of Global Studies and teaches the Anthropology module "Cities and Urban Lives," as well as courses in the Foundation Year programme and International Development department.
His academic journey includes previous teaching positions at the University of Brighton (2014-2018) and City College Brighton and Hove (2009-2018). Dr. Cartland completed all his formal education at the University of Brighton, earning a BA (Hons) in Humanities (2002-2005), an MA in Cultural and Critical Theory (2005-2007), a PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education (2008-2009), and a PhD in Historical and Critical Studies (2012-2018).
Dr. Cartland's research spans multiple interconnected fields focused on identity, culture, and power. His work critically examines national identity formation, particularly Englishness and British identity, through the lenses of discourse analysis and cultural studies. He investigates how globalization, migration histories, and political ideologies shape contemporary understandings of identity and community. His scholarship also engages deeply with issues of colonialism, neocolonialism, and decolonial thought, as well as the spatial dimensions of identity represented in human and social geography.
His recent publications reveal a consistent engagement with current political and cultural debates in Britain. Through his 2023 book "Constructing Realities: Identity, Discourse and Englishness" and numerous articles and blog posts, he analyzes topics ranging from rural studies and pub culture to political rhetoric around immigration, Islamophobia, and multiculturalism. His work often challenges dominant narratives about Englishness and British identity, revealing their constructed nature and political implications.
Dr. Cartland actively contributes to public discourse through regular blog posts for Culture Matters, Compass, Tribune, and other platforms, demonstrating his commitment to making academic insights accessible to broader audiences. His writing connects historical analysis with contemporary political issues, offering critical perspectives on topics such as media bias, national identity, and the politics of public space.
