Applied Anthropology

Question 1

what is applied anthropology?

Answer 1

application of anthropological perspectives, theory, methods, and data to identify, assess, and solve social problems

Question 2

what is fome zero?

Answer 2

a program of the Government of Brazil introduced with the goal to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty in the country
(by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in 2003)

Question 3

what is bolsa familia?

Answer 3

a conditional cash transfer program with national coverage that aims to support families living in poverty or extreme poverty, as well as expanding access to education and health services.

Question 4

what are community kitchens?

Answer 4

Buying food from local farmers to prepare in communal kitchens to feed families at a subsidized rate – NO IMPORTED FOODS

Question 5

what is universal basic income?

Answer 5

use government tax revenues to create programs that pay all people within that government’s jurisdiction.
(people are guaranteed a certain amount of money from the government each month)

Question 6

what is SNAP?

Answer 6

supplemental nutrition assistance program

Question 7

what is SNAP used for?

Answer 7

provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.