Noted anthropologist and scholar Norine Dresser earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and a Master of Arts degree in Folklore and Mythology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Throughout her illustrious career, Dresser has spent two decades teaching at California State University, Los Angeles, sharing her vast knowledge with generations of students.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Dresser has made significant contributions to the literary world, authoring numerous published books and articles that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.
Her most notable achievement, however, is the award-winning Los Angeles Times column, "Multicultural Manners," which she penned for an impressive eight years, shedding light on the complexities of cultural etiquette and diversity.
Dresser's professional affiliations and memberships are a testament to her commitment to her field, with membership in esteemed organizations such as the American Folklore Society, the Authors Guild, Western States Folklore Society, Chinese Historical Society of Southern California, International Society for Anthrozoology, International Society for Contemporary Legend Research, Society for Crypto-Judaic Studies, and Writers Guild of America, West.
