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Jenny is a sociologist whose research focuses on anthropology, including Paganism, neo-shamanism, contested heritage, understandings of self and consciousness, gender, and spiritualities. Her research and teaching areas include identities, religion, inclusion and exclusion, and social movements. 

Expertise:

  • Culture and identities
  • Heritage policy and 'sacred site' user practices
  • Shamanism, paganism and 'alternative' spirituality
  • Alternative and marginalised groups
  • Discourse, representations, and social construction
  • Identities of migration
  • Heritage tourism
  • Genealogy / family history

Notable media coverage:

Alternative Lives
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