Prof. Dr. Carmen Silvia Rial | Anthropology | Best Researcher Award

Professor, INCT-Futebol, CNPq, UFSC, Brazil

Carmen Silvia de Moraes Rial is a distinguished Brazilian journalist, anthropologist, and full professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). With a doctorate from Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne (1992) under the guidance of Louis-Vincent Thomas, Rial has made significant contributions to the fields of anthropology, sociology of food, and visual anthropology. She has also served as the president of the Brazilian Association of Anthropology (2013-2015) and chaired the World Council of Anthropological Associations (WCAA) from 2018-2021. Her career spans across academia, research, and global leadership in anthropology.

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Education:

Carmen Rial holds a doctorate in anthropology from Université Paris Descartes-Sorbonne (1992) and a master’s degree from UFRGS, under the supervision of Claudia Fonseca. She has developed a comprehensive academic career in anthropology, having supervised over 200 academic works, including doctoral dissertations and master’s theses.

Experience:

Professor Rial has been with UFSC since 1982, where she has been pivotal in the creation and coordination of various academic journals and interdisciplinary programs. Additionally, she leads the Audiovisual Anthropology and Image Studies Center (Navi) and chairs the Institute of Football Brazilian Studies (INCT/CNPq). She has also been a visiting professor at prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Berkeley, and the City University of New York (CUNY). Her diverse academic involvement has shaped numerous anthropological projects globally.

Awards and Honors:

Throughout her illustrious career, Carmen Rial has received several accolades, including the Roquete Pinto Medal (2016) and the Pierre Verger Award (2002) from the Brazilian Association of Anthropology. She has also held notable visiting professorships, such as the Fulbright Chair Ruth Cardoso at Georgetown University.

Research Focus:

Professor Rial’s research interests cover diverse topics such as globalization, the anthropology and sociology of food, visual anthropology, football, and the history of anthropology and consumption. She has made notable contributions to understanding gender dynamics, particularly in women’s football, and the role of food in social and cultural structures.

Conclusion:

Carmen Silvia de Moraes Rial’s work exemplifies her dedication to advancing anthropological research, education, and practice. Her involvement in global academic leadership and her prolific contributions to the field of anthropology continue to inspire new generations of scholars and researchers. Her interdisciplinary approach offers valuable insights into contemporary issues ranging from gender equality in sports to the sociology of food.

Publications:

Football, lesbianism, and feminism in Brazil: subversive acts
SOCCER AND SOCIETY, 2024, v.25, p.174 – 186
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Women’s football in mid-twentieth century Brazil and France: three team managers from prohibition to profit
Soccer and Society, 2024, v.1, p.1
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Solid waste recycling photo essay: street ethnography and innovative experiences in the Netherlands
VIBRANT, 2024, v.21, p.1 – 22
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Film Review: El Lado quieto (The Still Side)
URBANITIES, 2023, v.13, p.116 – 116
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Solid waste recycling in the Netherlands: ethnography of the circular economy
VIBRANT, 2023, v.20, p.1
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Brazilian Anthropology as seen in ABA data for the Global Survey of Anthropological Practice: From an imaginary nation to a defense of rights
VIBRANT (FLORIANÓPOLIS), 2022, v.19, p.1 – 19
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Civilizational destruction
Newsletter of the WCAA, 2022, v.5, p.1
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‘I can’t return to the village without my baby’, ‘evil deaths’ and the difficulty of mourning in Brazil in the time of Covid-19
Human Remains and Violence: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 2022, v.8, p.23 – 46
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Anthropologists Answer Four Questions about the Pandemic
American Anthropologist, 2021, v.123, p.416 – 417
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