Charlie Rumsby
@charlierumsby.bsky.social
Assistant Professor @SussexUni. Multimodal Anthropologist researching: Childhood & Youth | Identity & Belonging | Statelessness
Editorial Board Member @TheSocReview
https://substack.com/@charlierumsby
www.charlierumsby.com
Editorial Board Member @TheSocReview
https://substack.com/@charlierumsby
www.charlierumsby.com
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Charlie Rumsby
@charlierumsby.bsky.social
· Jan 23
Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
How do we hold onto beauty when the world feels like it’s falling apart—amid war, climate crisis, and social unrest. Here’s a reflection on how art, prayer, song, and imagination still matter. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to be in all this charlierumsby.substack.com/.../imaging-....
June 17, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How do we hold onto beauty when the world feels like it’s falling apart—amid war, climate crisis, and social unrest. Here’s a reflection on how art, prayer, song, and imagination still matter. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to be in all this charlierumsby.substack.com/.../imaging-....
In our fast-paced, post-industrial world, the rise of "quiet quitting" and the phenomenon of the "great resignation" speak to a growing discontent with overwork and underappreciation. Here's some thoughts on why it is crucial to honour both our work and our need for rejuvenation shorturl.at/wg8bZ
May 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
In our fast-paced, post-industrial world, the rise of "quiet quitting" and the phenomenon of the "great resignation" speak to a growing discontent with overwork and underappreciation. Here's some thoughts on why it is crucial to honour both our work and our need for rejuvenation shorturl.at/wg8bZ
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Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Who knew an e-letter could feel as good as post on the doormat? This one’s packed with theatre obsessions, book club drama (the good kind), and big chats about motherhood, identity, and everything in between. theartofmakingfriends.substack.com/p/on-music-m...
April 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Who knew an e-letter could feel as good as post on the doormat? This one’s packed with theatre obsessions, book club drama (the good kind), and big chats about motherhood, identity, and everything in between. theartofmakingfriends.substack.com/p/on-music-m...
📣 Announcement! 📣It has long been a curiosity of mine to explore the world of theatre through the lens of research. So, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected to take part in Tiny Human Dramas, happening 30–31 May in Manchester!
Read more...https://www.charlierumsby.com/post/tiny-human-dramas
Read more...https://www.charlierumsby.com/post/tiny-human-dramas
Tiny Human Dramas
📣 Announcement! 📣It has long been a curiosity of mine to explore the world of theatre through the lens of research. So, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected to take part in Tiny Human Dramas,...
www.charlierumsby.com
April 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📣 Announcement! 📣It has long been a curiosity of mine to explore the world of theatre through the lens of research. So, I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been selected to take part in Tiny Human Dramas, happening 30–31 May in Manchester!
Read more...https://www.charlierumsby.com/post/tiny-human-dramas
Read more...https://www.charlierumsby.com/post/tiny-human-dramas
For those following along my friendship experiment with Alice Rizzo of Platonic Vibes here is Letter #4 - Universal Listener, Existential Thinker open.substack.com/pub/aliceriz...
Letter #4 - Universal Listener, Existential Thinker
This letter is part of a project to document the unfolding of a friendship online, together with Charlie Rumsby. The letters are self-contained, and are full of good recommendations, thoughts and feel...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
For those following along my friendship experiment with Alice Rizzo of Platonic Vibes here is Letter #4 - Universal Listener, Existential Thinker open.substack.com/pub/aliceriz...
By telling the story from a different vantage point in each episode while delicately asking and answering questions that shake your soul as a viewer, Adolescence becomes, in my opinion, a stunning piece of social realist art—a prophetic warning for our time
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/adolescenc...
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/adolescenc...
March 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM
By telling the story from a different vantage point in each episode while delicately asking and answering questions that shake your soul as a viewer, Adolescence becomes, in my opinion, a stunning piece of social realist art—a prophetic warning for our time
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/adolescenc...
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/adolescenc...
I had forgotten how frustrating, overwhelming, and brain-breaking the writing process can be. So what do you do when writing feels impossible? Walk away? Push through? Talk it out? I’m navigating it one painful word at a time. charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-agony-...
March 16, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I had forgotten how frustrating, overwhelming, and brain-breaking the writing process can be. So what do you do when writing feels impossible? Walk away? Push through? Talk it out? I’m navigating it one painful word at a time. charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-agony-...
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Open Access - Fast and slow violence and the survival work of the stateless: The case of the Vietnamese in Cambodia, by @charlierumsby.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
March 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Open Access - Fast and slow violence and the survival work of the stateless: The case of the Vietnamese in Cambodia, by @charlierumsby.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Charlie Rumsby
This is a lovely piece that really struck a lot of chords with me.
Navigating Parenthood, Culture, and the Unexpected Lessons of Shakespeare.
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
March 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
This is a lovely piece that really struck a lot of chords with me.
Navigating Parenthood, Culture, and the Unexpected Lessons of Shakespeare.
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
March 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Navigating Parenthood, Culture, and the Unexpected Lessons of Shakespeare.
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
Last night, I took my 7-year-old daughter to see Romeo and Juliet—a decision that left me questioning, reflecting, and appreciating the power of shared experiences...https://substack.com/home/post/p-158576941
As Spring awakens, so does the season of Lent—a time of reflection, preparation, and renewal. Just as nature transitions, we too are invited to embrace transformation with intention. 🌸✨ Here's a little something I have written to mark the season substack.com/home/post/p-...
March 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As Spring awakens, so does the season of Lent—a time of reflection, preparation, and renewal. Just as nature transitions, we too are invited to embrace transformation with intention. 🌸✨ Here's a little something I have written to mark the season substack.com/home/post/p-...
In a world that moves fast, @alicerzo (of Platonic Vibes) and I, are slowing down—writing, reflecting, and letting a new friendship unfold one letter at a time on Substack. 📝🌿
Letter #3 now available. My reply to Alice. #friendship #slowness #celinesciamma
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Letter #3 now available. My reply to Alice. #friendship #slowness #celinesciamma
substack.com/home/post/p-...
March 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In a world that moves fast, @alicerzo (of Platonic Vibes) and I, are slowing down—writing, reflecting, and letting a new friendship unfold one letter at a time on Substack. 📝🌿
Letter #3 now available. My reply to Alice. #friendship #slowness #celinesciamma
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Letter #3 now available. My reply to Alice. #friendship #slowness #celinesciamma
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Introducing the MACY Teaching Team! 🎉
See who works on childhood and youth studies at Sussex University. Stay tuned for insights and updates! #ChildhoodStudies #YouthResearch tinyurl.com/yzvvvujy
See who works on childhood and youth studies at Sussex University. Stay tuned for insights and updates! #ChildhoodStudies #YouthResearch tinyurl.com/yzvvvujy
Masters in Childhood and Youth Studies Sussex University on LinkedIn: *Introducing the MACY Teaming Team*
Hi! I’m Charlie Rumsby, Course Lead…
*Introducing the MACY Teaming Team*
Hi! I’m Charlie Rumsby, Course Lead for the MA Childhood and Youth at Sussex. My research explores identity and belonging…
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February 27, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Introducing the MACY Teaching Team! 🎉
See who works on childhood and youth studies at Sussex University. Stay tuned for insights and updates! #ChildhoodStudies #YouthResearch tinyurl.com/yzvvvujy
See who works on childhood and youth studies at Sussex University. Stay tuned for insights and updates! #ChildhoodStudies #YouthResearch tinyurl.com/yzvvvujy
🚀 Exciting News! We’re launching the official LinkedIn page for the MA in Childhood & Youth Studies at @SussexUni! 🎉
Explore how social policies impact children & youth, engage in cutting-edge research, & shape a better future. Join us! 🌍✨ #ChildhoodStudies #YouthStudies #SussexUni
shorturl.at/YceZU
Explore how social policies impact children & youth, engage in cutting-edge research, & shape a better future. Join us! 🌍✨ #ChildhoodStudies #YouthStudies #SussexUni
shorturl.at/YceZU
February 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🚀 Exciting News! We’re launching the official LinkedIn page for the MA in Childhood & Youth Studies at @SussexUni! 🎉
Explore how social policies impact children & youth, engage in cutting-edge research, & shape a better future. Join us! 🌍✨ #ChildhoodStudies #YouthStudies #SussexUni
shorturl.at/YceZU
Explore how social policies impact children & youth, engage in cutting-edge research, & shape a better future. Join us! 🌍✨ #ChildhoodStudies #YouthStudies #SussexUni
shorturl.at/YceZU
Inspired by a morning dance with my daughter and a radio reflection, here's a little piece where I explore the history of the heart symbol and its deep roots in faith and compassion. 🌹✨
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/a-heart-on...
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/a-heart-on...
February 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Inspired by a morning dance with my daughter and a radio reflection, here's a little piece where I explore the history of the heart symbol and its deep roots in faith and compassion. 🌹✨
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/a-heart-on...
charlierumsby.substack.com/p/a-heart-on...
shorturl.at/hXAlS
This is an experiment in curiosity, connection, and the art of letter-writing. 🔥💌 Subscribe and follow along as we write, reflect, and see where this journey takes us. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up a pen, too. 💫
This is an experiment in curiosity, connection, and the art of letter-writing. 🔥💌 Subscribe and follow along as we write, reflect, and see where this journey takes us. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up a pen, too. 💫
The Art of Making Friends
(The Unofficial Guide to Making Friends, Letter by Letter)
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February 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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This is an experiment in curiosity, connection, and the art of letter-writing. 🔥💌 Subscribe and follow along as we write, reflect, and see where this journey takes us. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up a pen, too. 💫
This is an experiment in curiosity, connection, and the art of letter-writing. 🔥💌 Subscribe and follow along as we write, reflect, and see where this journey takes us. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be inspired to pick up a pen, too. 💫
Reposted by Charlie Rumsby
📺 Watch: our outgoing Magazine editor @asiyaislam.bsky.social and fellow gender scholars Mary Evans, Clare Hemmings, Sharmila Parmanand and Shirin M. Rai discuss her new book A Woman’s Job: Making Middle Lives in New India.
An @lsegender.bsky.social event.
youtu.be/B48XIDmZjCo?...
An @lsegender.bsky.social event.
youtu.be/B48XIDmZjCo?...
A Woman's Job: Making Middle Lives In New India
YouTube video by LSE Department of Gender Studies
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February 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
📺 Watch: our outgoing Magazine editor @asiyaislam.bsky.social and fellow gender scholars Mary Evans, Clare Hemmings, Sharmila Parmanand and Shirin M. Rai discuss her new book A Woman’s Job: Making Middle Lives in New India.
An @lsegender.bsky.social event.
youtu.be/B48XIDmZjCo?...
An @lsegender.bsky.social event.
youtu.be/B48XIDmZjCo?...
Reposted by Charlie Rumsby
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
February 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congressional delegation outside USAID now: “We are here to shed a light on a crime unfolding before our eyes.”
Reposted by Charlie Rumsby
We're recruiting a Research Fellow to work on our Leverhulme Trust funded project using materials in the Mass Observation Archive to study how political understandings develop over the life course.
With @leverhulme.bsky.social and @massobsarchive.bsky.social
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLP947/r...
With @leverhulme.bsky.social and @massobsarchive.bsky.social
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLP947/r...
Research Fellow at University of Sussex
Discover an exciting academic career path as a Research Fellow at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
January 29, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're recruiting a Research Fellow to work on our Leverhulme Trust funded project using materials in the Mass Observation Archive to study how political understandings develop over the life course.
With @leverhulme.bsky.social and @massobsarchive.bsky.social
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLP947/r...
With @leverhulme.bsky.social and @massobsarchive.bsky.social
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLP947/r...
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk announces new scholarships for Palestinian students
staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
University announces new scholarships for Palestinian students
These scholarships will provide fully-funded support for two Palestinian students, with a particular focus on those impacted by the conflict in Gaza
staff.sussex.ac.uk
January 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk announces new scholarships for Palestinian students
staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
staff.sussex.ac.uk/news/article...
💭 Capitalism’s constant churn 🔄—produce ⚙️, stay connected 📱, repeat. The seasons blur, attention is hijacked. Lately, I crave slowness 🌿, a return to nature’s cycles 🍂. Maybe it’s time to unplug 📵 and just be ✨. Letter #1 in the Pen-to-Pal series shorturl.at/U6jNX @anthroworks.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
💭 Capitalism’s constant churn 🔄—produce ⚙️, stay connected 📱, repeat. The seasons blur, attention is hijacked. Lately, I crave slowness 🌿, a return to nature’s cycles 🍂. Maybe it’s time to unplug 📵 and just be ✨. Letter #1 in the Pen-to-Pal series shorturl.at/U6jNX @anthroworks.bsky.social
Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
January 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Article out today 🥳@politicalgeography.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
Statelessness & Violence: A Feminist Perspective
How does violence produce and shape statelessness? Let’s talk about the violences of statelessness and why a feminist lens matters. #Statelessness #HumanRights #Feminism @kbrickell.bsky.social
💭 Can a Friendship Grow Online? 💭
A chance Airbnb encounter on Bonfire Night sparked an idea—what if two strangers became modern-day pen pals? 🔥💌 With a shared love for writing, we’re documenting our friendship as it unfolds online. Join us! ✨ #Friendship charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
A chance Airbnb encounter on Bonfire Night sparked an idea—what if two strangers became modern-day pen pals? 🔥💌 With a shared love for writing, we’re documenting our friendship as it unfolds online. Join us! ✨ #Friendship charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
January 20, 2025 at 8:27 AM
💭 Can a Friendship Grow Online? 💭
A chance Airbnb encounter on Bonfire Night sparked an idea—what if two strangers became modern-day pen pals? 🔥💌 With a shared love for writing, we’re documenting our friendship as it unfolds online. Join us! ✨ #Friendship charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
A chance Airbnb encounter on Bonfire Night sparked an idea—what if two strangers became modern-day pen pals? 🔥💌 With a shared love for writing, we’re documenting our friendship as it unfolds online. Join us! ✨ #Friendship charlierumsby.substack.com/p/the-art-of...