| My current research is founded in the principles of
critical
medical anthropology and is focused on socially and culturally
motivated genital modification in various contexts: neonatal male
circumcision in the United States, elective adult genital surgery in
the U.S. and Europe, and the interactions between individuals seeking
these surgeries and the medical professionals providing them. My other
research interests include mainstream and transgressive body
modification, theories of gender and the body, and indigenous history
and politics. I hold the BA (1997) and MA (2002) in Anthropology from
the University of Montana. I was born and raised in Alexandria,
Virginia and currently reside in Florence, Italy with my wife. My
hobbies include music and metalsmithing. You can reach my by
email to zachary@zacharyandrous.com |