Research - Annika Chaves

Research

Being British, Being Woman, But Never Both: Examining The 1911 Census Boycott & British Citizenship

Historically rooted in civic nationalism, the concept of "Britishness" was fraught with contradictions in the 1900's, particularly for suffragettes who were often legally and socially positioned alongside criminals and paupers. This piece uses archival research to explore the gendered conditions of British citizenship for women during this period.

Memorias Melancólicas: How Natalia Lafourcade Navigates Cultural Assimilation and Intergenerational Trauma in Verse

Looking at Natalia Lafourcade's, “Hasta la Raíz,” through the anthropological lens of melancholia, Lafourcade captures the struggles of cultural assimilation, importance of memory while grieving, and intergenerational trauma.

X-ing out LatinX? : Examining Debates Over Banning Latinx/X

The term Latinx/X has sparked serious controversy at the community and legislative level, including a series of bills moving to outlaw the term entirely. While these changes are ones embraced by political actors and some scholars, others combat the term’s disbursement for its inclusive potential.

Beneath The Surface In the Times of Quiet: Cherrie Moraga Redefines Resentment Among Chicana/x’ During "El Movimiento"

El Movimiento was a civil rights movement led by Mexican-Americans in the mid 1900’s in Los Angeles. However, literary works show women and queer individuals left on the outskirts in this call to action. This analysis is a critical intervention in the anthropological field's scholarship on Resentment.

From School Buses to Prison Bars: Examining Restorative Justice, and Racial Minorities in the U.S. Education System

Disciplinary practices for young students in the American Education system emphasizes punitive accountability instead of reconciliation. For students of color, the intersectionality with prejudice leads to early involvement with the criminal justice system. Can restorative justice frameworks in schools ameliorate these relationships?

No Mercy for Motherhood: An exploration of Mothers, Infanticide and Justice in the Old Bailey Courts

After the New Poor Law was passed in 1834, the London courts saw an overall increase in infanticide cases. In a time where the fear of “illegitimate” children ran rampant, what does archival material reveal about the courtroom experience for women in the mid 1800’s who were being charged and tried with infanticide?