The Human Body as an Instrument of Resistance
The body is an active agent in the social world, since we act on our world through the medium of the body (Vance).
Anthropology Explainers
Anthropology is the study of humanity. It is a unique academic discipline in that it considers humans from a holistic perspective. This means that it considers all aspects of human life, including physical, cultural, and social dimensions. It is also multi-disciplinary, meaning that it draws on knowledge from a variety of different fields, including archaeology, linguistics, and sociology.
In this series of essays, we will explore some of the most fundamental concepts in anthropology. We will discuss topics such as culture, evolution, language, and religion. These essays are aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about this fascinating field!
Economic Anthropology: Bridging the Gap Between Economics and Culture
Economic anthropology is a specialized subfield of anthropology that delves into the complex realm of human economic behavior.
Anthropology vs Sociology – Which Lens to Use When Studying Humanity?
Anthropology vs Sociology – The answer largely depends on what aspect of humanity you’re interested in exploring.
Exploring Business Anthropology – The Secret Ingredient for Successful Localization Practices
Business anthropology utilizes anthropological methodologies to discover innovative answers to problems encountered in the business world. This specialized branch of anthropology takes a comprehensive view of the intricate dynamics between a business and its customers, examining the entire ecosystem within which the organization functions. Understanding Business Anthropology Business anthropology is a unique discipline that brings … Read more
The 4 Main Branches of Anthropology – Unlocking the Secrets of Human Diversity
Archaeological anthropology unveils the footprints of our ancestors, linguistic anthropology decodes the power of language, biological anthropology traces our origins, and socio-cultural anthropology unravels the patterns and beliefs that define our societies.
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity” by Katherine Boo
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” (Boo 2012) is a deeply touching account of the lives of people living in Annawadi, a Mumbai slum adjoining the Sahar Airport, in the state of Maharashtra.
The Dark History of Sugar
The commoditisation of products such as sugar is often linked to new forms of inequalities in the production process, as seen in the exploitative practices of colonisers and the labour conditions associated with sugar cultivation.
Development has been broadly defined as a ‘planned process of social change’. Is this always the case?
In late 2022, the government of Malta’s launched a website dedicated to the project, https://project.green/, which until the date of submission of this essay remains largely bare and void of a concrete 7 year plan – leaving much to be desired in the construction of a ‘planned process of social change’.
Edward Said, Orientalism and Aladdin
Orientalism (Said, 1978) and the ideas it showcases has been an important text in revolutionising certain concepts and etching out certain key concepts in the social sciences and literary studies. The aim of this short essay is to discuss different case studies assimilating aspects of Said’s literary piece and applying it to post-colonial examples. Foucault’s … Read more
The ‘poetics of personhood’ in Mediterranean societies. Jill Dubisch
For people to have good repute, to have honour and shame, they must be loyal and honest (Pitt-Rivers,1997). That being said, this proposed moral code of behaviour does not apply to all and sundry in the same way, to the point where honour and shame are “no longer synonymous” (Pitt-Rivers, 1997, pp.20).
