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John Comaroff | |
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| Born | 1 January 1945 |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town London School of Economics |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Anthropology |
| Institutions | Harvard University |
| Doctoral advisor | Isaac Schapera |
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John L. Comaroff (born 1 January 1945)[1] is a retired professor of African and African American Studies and of anthropology. He is recognized for his study of African and African-American society. Comaroff and his wife, anthropologist Jean Comaroff, have collaborated on publications examining post-colonialism and the Tswana people of South Africa. He has written several texts describing his research and has presented peer-reviewed anthropological theories of African cultures that have relevance to understanding global society.
In 2020, Comaroff was placed on paid administrative leave from his position at Harvard University after allegations of sexual harassment. In January 2022 he was placed on unpaid leave before resuming teaching in September.[2] In 2023, a student lawsuit against Harvard for inadequately responding to the allegations moved to mediation before being settled in 2024. The same year, Comaroff retired from Harvard without emeritus status.[3][4]
- ^ Europa Publications, International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004 (Routledge, 2003: ISBN 1-85743-179-0), p. 111.
- ^ Kim, Ariel H.; Xu, Meimei (21 January 2022). "Harvard Anthropology Prof. John Comaroff Placed on Leave Following Sexual Harassment, Professional Misconduct Inquiries". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Tilly R. (2 August 2024). "Embattled Harvard Professor John Comaroff Retires Without Emeritus Status". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
- ^ Jiménez, Jesus (15 August 2024). "Harvard Settles Lawsuit Over Claims of Sexual Harassment by a Professor". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 October 2024.