Exploring the Evolution of Feminist Anthropology
Feminist anthropology has come a long way since its beginnings in the early 20th century.
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!
Breaking Down Barriers – Using Ethnography to Build Cultural Understanding
Ethnography is a research methodology that involves observing and studying people in their natural environment. It is considered to be the cornerstone of anthropology, as it provides an in-depth look at the customs and beliefs of different cultures
How Mafias and Organized Crime have Infiltrated Businesses and Industries Worldwide
Mafias and organized crime groups have a long history of infiltrating businesses and industries worldwide. By using intimidation, violence, and bribery, these organizations are able to gain a key foothold in legitimate businesses or hijack entire industries, thus maximizing their profits.
How Mafia Organizations use Rituals as a Weapon
The use of rituals is a key part of how mafia organizations maintain power and control. By instilling loyalty and obedience in members, and by reinforcing the boss’s position of authority, these rituals help to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently.
Family Formation Processes – Discuss the shift from the traditional nuclear family to the contemporary, often increasingly, ‘unclear family’ (Simpson)
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, industrialisation in the Western world led to a shift from an agrarian to a “job” based economy, creating employment opportunities that resulted in a tectonic shift in the mechanics of influence within kinship systems in these societies and the associated family formation processes.
Is the belief in magic and witchcraft an example of irrational mystical thinking that characterises pre-modern society?
In the early days of anthropology, magic & witchcraft were seen as evidence of the primitive nature of the societies in which they were found
By drawing on a relevant case study, discuss how global migration contributes to the ‘global cultural economy’ (Appadurai 1990)
Appadurai (1990) describes the “global cultural economy” as consisting of “complex” and “overlapping” dimensions that co-exist and intermingle but are often disconnected from each other.
Representations of the Divine have always been socially contentious
Representations of the divine have proven to be a lightning rod for people of different ideologies and has thus been linked to much destruction and violence over the millennia, including the twenty-first century.
What are the ways in which “(b)ordering” enacts “othering” (Van Houtum and Van Naerssen 2002)?
One of the most important functions of “bordering” is the creation of a narrative of unity and homogeneity within the territory, while at the same time portraying the people beyond the border as different, a concept known as “othering.”
Why are borders sometimes referred to as violent? Discuss the different forms of violence found at borders
Borders can be said to be violent because of the way they are drawn, the way they are enforced, and the psychological and economic effects they have on people.
