Thomas Hylland Eriksen

Thomas Hylland Eriksen is a Norwegian anthropologist and social scientist known for studying how cultures and identities shape human behavior and society. His work explores topics like ethnicity, language, migration, and globalism, examining how people’s cultural backgrounds influence their perspectives and interactions. Eriksen emphasizes the complexity of cultural identities, highlighting that they are dynamic and constructed through social processes. His research helps us better understand the diverse ways people see themselves and relate to others in an interconnected world.