Chelsi West Ohueri
Assistant Professor of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at University of Texas, Austin. Her work focuses on ethnographic studies of race and racialization, belonging, marginalization, and medical anthropology, primarily in Albania and Southeast Europe.
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Sep 11, 2025 • 51min
Chelsi West Ohueri, "Encountering Race in Albania: An Ethnography of the Communist Afterlife" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Chelsi West Ohueri, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas, dives into her groundbreaking work on race in Albania. She explores how historical contexts shape racial identities and perceptions, particularly in a post-communist landscape. The discussion covers the complexities of hospitality and its role in identity performance. Ohueri sheds light on the marginalization of the Roma and Egyptian communities, illustrating the ongoing relevance of racial dynamics in today’s Albania, all while challenging the Western-centric views of race.
Sep 11, 2025 • 51min
Chelsi West Ohueri, "Encountering Race in Albania: An Ethnography of the Communist Afterlife" (Cornell UP, 2025)
Chelsi West Ohueri, Assistant Professor at UT Austin, dives into the complex interplay of race in Albania. She discusses how racial dynamics are shaped by historical contexts, highlighting the concept of 'peripheral whiteness.' Her ethnographic insights reveal how hospitality in Albanian society both reflects and challenges racial perceptions. The conversation also touches on the marginalization of communities like the Roma and Egyptians, offering a nuanced understanding of identity politics in the region's post-communist landscape.
