A generation which ignores history has no past and no future
Robert Heinlein
DALLAS R.
SCOUTON, PHD
historian • humanitarian • researcher
As a historian and humanitarian, my goal is to promote mutual respect and encourage positive change in society. To achieve this, I use an interdisciplinary approach within a humanitarian framework to analyze how the past has influenced our world and how historical events continue to shape our society. My primary objective is to offer a new perspective on historical narratives and contexts that can facilitate mutual respect and understanding.
BACKGROUND
I earned my PhD in Modern European History, an M.A. in Comparative History, and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology. My research primarily involves the exploration of the social, political, and cultural factors that contribute to genocide and other human rights violations. Additionally, I specialized in fields such as religion, oral history, Middle East studies, conflict studies, and war and society. I seek to increase awareness, advance scholarship, and encourage constructive discourse among scholars and the broader community.
ABOUT
I have expertise in various fields such as Human Rights, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Middle East History, and Religion and Ethnicity. I have dedicated over 15 years to exploring and analyzing the intricate and interconnected factors that lead to gross human rights violations. I firmly believe that by gaining a deeper understanding of these issues, we can strive towards a world that is more just and compassionate.
CURRENT WORK
I am currently involved in various research projects concentrating on global conflicts, genocide, and human rights violations. My investigations primarily focus on the rising threat of right-wing extremism and antisemitism, current breaches of international humanitarian law, and the issue of child soldiers.
COLLABORATION
Collaboration is crucial to promote education and awareness on critical issues like genocide, human rights, and conflict studies. It is my goal to partner with diverse organizations and institutions to develop educational resources. These partners could include universities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, private entities, or individuals who share my dedication to improving the world.
If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday
Pearl Buck
EDUCATION
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PhD • MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY
Florida State University
M.A. • COMPARATIVE HISTORY
Brandeis University
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B.A. • CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY & HISTORY
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MY RESEARCH APPROACH
My research focuses on understanding the root causes and effects of conflicts, genocides, and other human rights violations in modern society. By analyzing historical and contemporary events, I aim to generate insights that can inform policy decisions and promote efforts toward greater equality. To achieve this goal, I utilize an interdisciplinary approach that draws on fields including history, conflict studies, religion, and cultural anthropology.
WHAT I DO
