Peter Edem Atitson

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Program Entrance

2023

Advisor

Dr. Françoise Dussart

Research Interests

Anthropology of Food, Globalized Food Systems and Indigenous Taste. Multimodal Ethnographic approach, Culinary Tourism, and Social Change. Urban and Rural Food cultures and cultural exchanges.

About

What sparked your interest in Anthropology?

Anthropology presents an infinite curiosity about human behavior, offering the opportunity to interact with multiple groups of people and appreciating the understanding of each other’s unique abilities. This is a sparkling interest for me.

Where are you/will you be conducting your research/fieldwork?

Indigenous communities in West Africa including Ghana and Nigeria, and the USA.

What do you find most interesting about your field work/research location?

The Ghanaian community showcases a rich cultural heritage through diverse artistic expressions, including traditional Food festivals, music, dance, wood carvings, textiles, theater, cuisine, visual arts, folklore, fashion, and cultural events. And it’s worth experiencing.

What is your most memorable experience in the field so far, or most memorable lesson learned?

Community!

What do you do in your downtime? Share something interesting about yourself!

I like to cook, listen to music, and read!