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
Exogamy – The Practice of Marrying Outside of One’s Social Group
Exogamy is a widely practiced marriage custom whereby individuals marry outside of their social group. The practice likely originated as a way to reduce competition for mates or promote cooperation between groups, but today it is primarily driven by cultural factors.
Understanding Consanguinity – What It Is and Why It Matters
Consanguinity is the state of being related to someone by descent from a common ancestor. It is often used to refer to the genetic or biological relationship between kin.
Biological Anthropology – The Relationship between Biology and Sociocultural Systems
Biological anthropology is the study of how different cultures interact with the environment and how that affects their biology.
Anomie – A Condition of Normlessness or Social Disintegration
Anomie, a term coined by French sociologist Émile Durkheim, is a condition of normlessness or social disintegration.
Endogamy – The Practice of Marrying Within One’s Social Group
Endogamy is the practice of marrying within one’s social group and is still common in many cultures today. While the reasons for endogamy vary from culture to culture, the practice often results in strong social bonds and a sense of community.
Breaking Down the Differences Between Marriage and Concubinage
The term ‘concubine’ originally referred to women who were taken as slaves and then used for sexual purposes by their masters.
How Mafias and Organized Crime have Infiltrated Businesses and Industries Worldwide
Mafias and organized crime groups have a long history of infiltrating businesses and industries worldwide. By using intimidation, violence, and bribery, these organizations are able to gain a key foothold in legitimate businesses or hijack entire industries, thus maximizing their profits.
Animism – The Belief that all Things have a Spirit
Animism is a belief system that dates back to ancient times and is still practiced in various forms around the world today.
12 things you didn’t know about Organized Crime
Despite their portrayal in popular culture, organized crime groups are not glamourous. These organizations are based on greed, violence, and betrayal.
Big Man – A Person with Prestige and Influence in Melanesian Society
The term Big Man is used in ethnographies of Melanesian societies & describes the way in which Melanesian men gain social status & influence.
