Andrea Abrams

Andrea Abrams is an American anthropologist, Associate Professor, President of the Association of Black Anthropologists and Author of God and Blackness: Race, Gender and Identity in a Middle Class Afrocentric Church.[1] Andrea is currently an associate professor of Anthropology, Gender Studies and African American Studies at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky,[2] as well as the Chair of the Gender Studies Program.[3]

Biography

Abrams completed undergraduate studies at Agnes Scott College, earning a B.A. in sociology and anthropology. Continuing on to receive her M.A. in anthropology, a graduate certificate in women’s studies, and a Ph.D. in anthropology from Emory University .[3] Andrea Abrams is the President of the Association of Black Anthropologists (2017-Present). Abrams previously taught at the University of Southern Mississippi, Emory University, Agnes Scott College, and Spelman College.[3]

Research and publications

Abrams' research focuses on racial an gender issues in the south,[4] specifically studying the discussion and performance of racial identities.[5] Abrams' dissertation work focused on fieldwork in Atlanta,GA, at First Afrikan Presbyterian Church, observing ways that this church defined blackness, expressed their religion and how this intersected with gender and race.[5] Andrea's book God and Blackness: Race, Gender and Identity in a Middle Class Afrocentric Church[1] is a product of her research in Georgia, addressing how African American religious institutions build community and create a shared understanding of blackness.[5] Abrams reports directly on the churches members views on issues of blackness, the middle-class, feminism and identity, and how to navigate the tension of these topics as middle Class African Americans.[1]

In 2014 Abrams shared her experiences, with Colleague Sarah Murray, of their trip and study in Ghana. Abrams and Murray, through a study abroad program in 2013[3], have taken students from Centre College to Ghana to study the history, culture and environmental issues of the African country.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "God and Blackness | Race, Gender, and Identity in a Middle Class Afrocentric Church | Books - NYU Press | NYU Press". nyupress.org. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  2. ↑ Abrams, Andrea. "Letter from the Incoming President". Anthropology News. 58 (1): e223–e225. doi:10.1111/an.310. ISSN 1541-6151.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Anthropology and Sociology Faculty". Centre College. 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  4. 1 2 Shannon, Tim. "Friends of the Library Program: "Experiences in Ghana" - The Boyle County Public Library". boylepublib.org. Retrieved 2018-05-30.
  5. 1 2 3 "Dr. Andrea Abrams' "God and Blackness" explores unique American identities". Centre College. 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2018-05-30.


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