description Aihwa Ong Overview
Aihwa Ong is a Malaysian-born American cultural anthropologist and professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research examines globalization, citizenship, neoliberalism, and biotechnology in Southeast Asia and China. Notable books include 'Flexible Citizenship' (1999) and 'Neoliberalism as Exception' (2006). She has been influential in anthropological studies of how political and economic transformations reshape Asian societies and has developed the concept of 'graduated sovereignty.'
insights Ranking position
Aihwa Ong ranks #76 of 304 in the Anthropologist ranking, behind David Schneider, ahead of Robert Lowie.
help Aihwa Ong FAQ
Where does Aihwa Ong currently teach?
Aihwa Ong is a Malaysian-born cultural anthropologist and a professor at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a prominent scholar in the field of the anthropology of globalization.
What is Aihwa Ong's most notable book?
One of her most famous works is "Flexible Citizenship," published in 1999. The book examines how wealthy Chinese elites in Southeast Asia use transnational strategies to navigate capitalism and secure their wealth.
What topics does Aihwa Ong's research focus on?
Her research broadly examines globalization, citizenship, neoliberalism, and biotechnology in Southeast Asia and China. She explores how political and economic shifts alter what it means to be a citizen or a human being.
How does Aihwa Ong define flexible citizenship?
Ong defines flexible citizenship as the strategies mobile individuals use to avoid the constraints of the nation-state while maximizing their capital and security. She notes that these wealthy individuals often hold multiple passports and shift assets across borders.
explore Explore More
Similar to Aihwa Ong
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
