Skip to content
Anthropology Review
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed
  • Mail
  • Home
  • Anthropology Glossary of Terms
  • Anthropology Explainers
  • Anthropology & Archaeology News
  • Influential Anthropologists
  • Contact Us

Moving Beyond Band-Aid Solutions: A Call for Sustainable, Locally-led Development Strategies

February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 by Claudine Cassar

It is an unfortunate fact that many projects run by international development organisations are often beset with serious problems that can cause them to fail.

Categories Anthropology Explainers Tags development Leave a comment

The Power and Perpetuity of Dynasties: The Characteristics of Family Rule

March 7, 2023February 15, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Dynasty - A Line of Hereditary Rulers

A dynasty is a line of hereditary rulers, typically from the same family. They are often considered to be the most powerful and prestigious family in a given society.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

Exploring the Origins and Forms of Democracy – The Power of Citizen Participation

February 27, 2023January 31, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Democracy - When all Citizens have an Equal Vote

Democracy originated in ancient Greece. Athens, in particular, was known for its democratic system in which all male citizens could vote and participate in government.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

Ancient Divination Techniques from Around the World

February 27, 2023January 29, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Divination - Gaining Information through Supernatural Means

Divination is believed to be a way to contact the spiritual world or to receive guidance from god(s) or ancestors, which are known as oracles.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

The Art of Dialectic Reasoning – The Process of Logical Debate and its Benefits

February 27, 2023January 24, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
The Art of Dialectical Reasoning - Understanding the Process of Logical Debate and its Benefits

Dialectic reasoning is a powerful tool for promoting critical thinking and analysis by engaging with opposing viewpoints.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

The Domestic Mode of Production – Understanding the Pre-Industrial Way of Life

February 26, 2023January 22, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Domestic Mode of Production - Producing Goods for the Family

The domestic form of production is a mode of economic organization in which households are the primary unit of production and consumption.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

Exploring the Complexities of Development – The Many Facets of Progress

February 27, 2023January 19, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Development - The process of Economic, Social and Cultural Change

Development is a complex and multifaceted concept that refers to the progress and improvement of societies, economies, and individuals.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

Duolocal Residence – When Husband and Wife Live Separately

February 28, 2023January 17, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Duolocal Residence - When Husband and Wife Live Separately

Duolocal residence refers to societies where husbands and wives live separately, each residing with their consanguine kinship groups.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

The Developmental Cycle of Domestic Groups – Highlighting The Evolution of Family Structures

March 1, 2023January 15, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Understanding the Developmental Cycle of Domestic Groups - Exploring the Evolution of Family Structures

Anthropologist Meyer Fortes introduced the concept of the developmental cycle of the domestic group in 1958 as a replacement for static notions of households

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment

Why Dialects Matter- Recognizing the Importance of Linguistic Diversity

March 1, 2023January 12, 2023 by Claudine Cassar
Dialect - A Variety of a Language that has its Own Unique Features

Dialects are fascinating for anthropologists because they provide insight into how language and culture interact. Each dialect is a repository of the history, culture, and values of the people who speak it.

Categories Anthropology Glossary of Terms Tags anthropology dictionary Leave a comment
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 … Page14 Next →
The Battle for Sicily's Soul
Order Now!

Subscribe

loader

Email Address*

Name

Top Posts

Blog Categories

  • Anthropology Glossary of Terms
  • Anthropology Explainers
  • Anthropology & Archaeology News
  • Influential Anthropologists

Tags

Ancient Rome anthropology dictionary anthropology essays anthropology news burial carvings castle dance economic practices economy folklore gender Kenya kinship language legend magic marriage Marxist anthropology matrilineal matrilocal medical anthropology necropolis patrilineal patrilocal primatologist residence practices sociology systems of descent WWII

  • Twitter
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • RSS Feed
  • Mail
© 2023 Anthropology Review • Built with GeneratePress