Claudine Cassar began her professional journey in business, earning a BSc in Business and Computing from the University of Malta, followed by an MSc in International Marketing from the University of Strathclyde and an MPhil in Innovation from Maastricht Business School. At the age of 23, she founded her first company, which she successfully sold to Deloitte 17 years later.
At 45, Claudine made a bold career shift, returning to university to pursue a degree in Anthropology. Three years later, she graduated with a BA (Hons) in Anthropological Sciences from the University of Malta.
In 2022, she published her debut book, “The Battle for Sicily’s Soul“, which describes the history of the Sicilian Mafia from its beginnings in the 1800s to the present day and provides an in-depth look at the impact that Cosa Nostra has had on the Sicily’s culture and society.
Articles by Claudine Cassar
The Evolution of Ethnosemantics – Understanding Culture Through Language
Ethnosemantics is part of cognitive anthropology, which is the study of human cognition. The goal is to provide a better understanding of how people think and how they use language.
The Tragic Reality of Bride Capture – Understanding the Abduction of Women into Forced Marriage
Bride capture is a term used by anthropologists to describe a marriage in which a woman is abducted or kidnapped by a man and taken as his wife.
Exploring Cultural Phenomena Through the Lens of Self – An Introduction to Auto-Ethnography
Auto-ethnography is a type of ethnography that is written by a member of the society under study. In other words, it is an account of personal experience that is used to explore cultural phenomena.
Exploring Urban Spaces – An Introduction to Anthropology of the City
Anthropology of the City is the study of how people use and create space in cities, and how cities affect people’s lives. It looks at the way that cities are built, and how people adapt to urban life.
The Role of Music in Different Cultures: A Look at Ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology is the study of music in its cultural context. It encompasses all aspects of music, from performance and composition to history and analysis.
How Bourgeoisie Control the Means of Production (And What It Means for Workers)
In Marxist theory, the bourgeoisie are the capitalists who own the means of production, such as factories and land, and exploit the working class for their own gain.
Asymmetric / Symmetric Alliance – A Marriage Alliance Theory
The principle of alliance is the idea that humans are social animals who form alliances with each other in order to survive. In this context, the idea of a “marriage alliance” evolved, highlighting the essential connection of many families and lineages.
Cargo Cult – Religious Movements claiming to obtain material goods (cargo) for indigenous people
A cargo cult is a religious movement that arises in a society where modern goods (cargo) are introduced, but the indigenous people do not have the means to produce or obtain them themselves.
Exploring Existentialism Through the Lens of Anthropology
In its simplest form, existentialism is the philosophical and psychological movement that emphasizes individual freedom and choice, and the inherent meaninglessness of life.
Understanding Blood Feuds – The History and Origins of a Deadly Tradition
A blood feud is a vendetta or prolonged series of retaliatory attacks between two families or kinship groups.
