Anthropology

Find a recent item (academic article/post/review, print and online news article, blogpost, podcast, etc.), that covers and analyzes social phenomena and social relations within the context of the covid-19 pandemic (including but not limited to coverage of pandemic, portrayal of ethnic and racial groups, “othered” countries and nations, citizen journalism, spread of unreliable news, etc.). Students must explain how an anthropological approach and anthropological inquiry tools to analysis of the selected case studies can facilitate our overall understanding of the current social, economic and political conditions during and post-pandemic. Instructions: The review should be written in essay form and include the following: A summary of the item’s central argument A discussion of how the item can relate to the anthropological perspective A discussion of how the item’s analysis and research (if any) could benefit from the application of the anthropological perspective as well as the anthropological research methodology Your argument should be supported by references to your primary material and to other anthropological readings or other academic sources as appropriate. You should cite at least two other sources. The article review should be around 1000 words in length.

Research the ancient primates Skeletal Features, body size, geographic location presumed behavior, and dietary requirements. Use Maps pictures, timelines, or and diagrams to support your argument

Craft an essay addressing the issues outlined below:-Whether/how cultural perceptions and economic processes/policies are related-How globalization is affecting particular places in the “developing” or “developed” world-The effect of technological advances on community level culture and identity

This assignment will give you the opportunity to learn more about the field of anthropology, to evaluate practical applications of anthropological theories and research, and to find interesting resources to share with your classmates. What To Do At any time during this learning area (i.e., primate behavior or biology) , but no later than the assignment due date listed in Canvas, you will find a recent news article or video that is relevant to the concepts covered in any of the learning area’s associated modules. You may find the article in a mainstream newspaper or magazine or on an anthropology-focused website. Some examples of mainstream newspapers are the New York Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Salt Lake Tribune. Some examples of mainstream magazines are National Geographic, Scientific American, Discover, the New Yorker. Some excellent online resources include Archaeology & Anthropology at The New York Times or ScienceDaily Share this article or video by clicking “Reply” below and creating a new post. Format your post in the following fashion: Write the title of your news article or video at the top of your post Include the name of the author below the title Beneath both, copy and paste a URL to your news article or video. Beneath the URL or video, explain why you think this is relevant to our Module and write one discussion question based on the article. Rather than posing yes or no questions or asking about facts, good discussion questions focus on the themes within the readings and are why and how-type questions that encourage conversation and could be discussed by anyone who is reads the course material. After you submit your article and video, read the articles/watch the videos your fellow students have submitted and craft a thoughtful reply to a minimum of 2 other students by the assignment due date and time. Replies should be a minimum of 40 words and should evaluate the article/video in the context of the readings and lectures you’ve encountered in this learning area.

write about the culture a description of women mining coal and the undermining of gender amongst women in this field of work. Be sure to use vocabulary like culture, ethnography explicit culture, tacit culture, micro culture, division of labor, technology, kingship and reciprocal exchange. ( Please talk about the book of mining and undermining gender […]

Foraging is the main source of livelihood for !Kung people in Southern Africa of Angola. Since they’re so dependant on nature, they live in a very uncertain world. Another consequence is the food and nutrients of the babies are being compromised and there is no permanent settlement or drilling because they haunt where games are […]

Research Design and Proposal: You will choose a medical condition, issue, or disease and design a research project with a biocultural approach to deal with the issue.  You will report your research in the form of a 4-5 page paper

Paper: Culture Bound Syndromes   Mental illness is also culturally relative and is expressed differently in different regions of the world.  A culture bound syndrome is a collection of signs and symptoms restricted to a particular culture or region and may occur as a result to the social pressures of a particular culture. Culture-specific syndrome, or […]

Analyze just the Muspel chapter. Include these in the analysis their inner meanings, symbolism, and relevance to the cultures in which they were created, as well as to us today

Find a recent item (academic article/post/review, print and online news article, blogpost, podcast, etc.), that covers and analyzes social phenomena and social relations within the context of the covid-19 pandemic (including but not limited to coverage of pandemic, portrayal of ethnic and racial groups, “othered” countries and nations, citizen journalism, spread of unreliable news, etc.). Students must explain how an anthropological approach and anthropological inquiry tools to analysis of the selected case studies can facilitate our overall understanding of the current social, economic and political conditions during and post-pandemic. Instructions: The review should be written in essay form and include the following: A summary of the item’s central argument A discussion of how the item can relate to the anthropological perspective A discussion of how the item’s analysis and research (if any) could benefit from the application of the anthropological perspective as well as the anthropological research methodology Your argument should be supported by references to your primary material and to other anthropological readings or other academic sources as appropriate. You should cite at least two other sources. The article review should be around 1000 words in length.