Applied Anthropology Flashcards
Applied anthropology
The application of anthropological data, perspectives, theory, and methods to assess modern social problems. (Applying anthropology to practical problems.)
T or f?
Anthropology is a holistic study.
True.
Anthropology looks at the big picture
How does anthropology have a cross-cultural perspective?
This study respects the value of cultural diversity.
Who do applied anthropologists work for as discussed in class?
Tribal and ethnic associations
Governments
Nongovernmental organizations (ie. Nonprofits)
Privately owned companies
Cultural resource management
Attempt to recover and preserve the archeological record.
What three cultural resource management legislations passed were discussed in class?
Antiquities act of 1906
Historic sites act of 1935
National historic preservation act of 1966
Native American graves protection and repatriation act of 1990
The repatriation of Native American remains and burial goods to their respective tribes.
Forensic anthropology
The analysis and identification of human remains in a legal setting, often involving criminal cases.
Medical anthropology
The study of diseases, health care systems, and theories of disease and curing in differen societies.
Ethnomedicine
The health related beliefs, knowledge, and practices of a cultural group.
Urban anthropology
Anthropology studies of cities and urban areas.
T or F?
Applied anthropology aims to solve social problems using anthropological perspectives.
True
Ethical relativism
The consideration that we cannot impose the values of morality onto other cultures.
