Cultural anthropology

Why Study Anthropology? The study of anthropology is crucial because it enables the public to gain a better understanding of diverse cultures, norms and values. This insight will hopefully, lead to a greater appreciation and respect for an individual’s choices and cultures which differ from one’s own. For instance, instead of westerners viewing hijabs as a restrictive clothing item that women in the Middle East are forced to wear, ethnographic research could help the public realize that women…

field has been reinforced by my academic background. As an Anthropology major, I became well aware of the importance of building and applying knowledge through a multidisciplinary and holistic approach. Although Anthropology encompasses four subfields, I was particularly interested in Cultural Anthropology because of its focus on people as well as on their cultural and social environment. My junior year of college I took an applied anthropology course. It was in this class that I learned how the…

embarked on a new field when they became interested in human diversity; this would later be called anthropology. Considering this as the start, one might be inclined to believe individuals would be open to others and their practices. However, the very opposite occurred. Early anthropologists took on an ethnocentric approach, or they evaluated another culture according to their own(What is anthropology, slide 13). Throughout time, several tried to escape this idea, however, according to…

Anthropology by definition is the study of human societies, the cultures that they create and the development that is caused by the evolution of those societies. Thus it should be important for anthropologists to study the many development projects that are proposed by organizations around the world. The concept of development projects first began after World War II as the West began trying to piece Europe back together. After the Marshal Plan was signed in 1948 the United States then turned to…

Anthropology is the culmination of the human spirit--consisting of the tens of thousands of teachers which Davis describes from around the world. Everywhere around us, there are meaningful experiences to be had, knowledge to be found from the least expected of sources (such as a taxi driver) and the opportunity to seize the moment and create new opportunities and direction for our lives. Davis emphasizes that patience is critical for those waiting to form a meaningful career and that, “a career…

understand individuals from other cultures and how to better interact with them. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in visual communication design, I plan to get my masters in art therapy, both of these fields would very much benefit from knowledge of cultural diversity. Anthropological studies over the use of art in various cultures will help me successfully treat individuals and understand their expressions through art. The United States is already very diverse but as demographics change…

Forensic Anthropology is not only a career based on discovering human remains but entitles many different jobs within the obligation of becoming one. Forensic Anthropologist’s are involved in cases that contain human skeletal remains, decomposed corpses or burned bodies of victims. They help to identify victims, estimate when the death occurred or recreate what happened at the time of death and after death. Some might even be requested to provide witness statements to courts in a medicolegal…

Immediately, as an anthropology major, I was able to tell that the intended audience for this film are students and scholars. Furthermore, I also had the opportunity of watching the film without the use of narration and for a moment I was confused and I was not really sure what Rouch was explaining. For this reason, Asch “never subscribed to the orthodoxy of ‘no narration.’ Before many…

The readings, “Understanding Other Cultures” and “Anthropology and Intercultural Relations” are based around understanding other cultures and how we can benefit from studying outside of our “norm.” By learning what shapes human behavior in different cultures, we can increase our cultural understanding. Our willingness to cross cultural thresholds can give us the opportunity to view a variety ways and styles of living. Understanding what sets each culture apart from each other can help government…

course I had no idea what Anthropology was, in fact, I thought it was very similar to an archaeologist or philanthropist, but the term “globalization” made me have a peculiar interest. Anthropology focuses on the studies of humankind, past, present and the future of those residing in that community, tribe, or country. It is meant for those interested to understand in a clear manner the complications of cultures throughout history, to draw an understanding of the social, cultural, religious, and…