applying anthropology

Question 1

impact of globalization on anthropology

Answer 1

has pushed anthropologists to become more engaged with the people they study

Question 2

characteristics of current anthropology

Answer 2

not restricted to studying but you can be involved in solving problems and activism

Question 3

problem-oriented research

Answer 3

research directed to solving a problem in society rather than test a theory

Question 4

3 basic applications of anthropology

Answer 4

1. holistic- looking at the bigger picture, understanding what and how connections are made and sustained between people
2. relative- understanding behaviour within its context
3. naturalistic- understanding the relativism of culture by being in the natural setting of the study
4. comparative- seeking similar patterns between societies
5. global- understanding how global events affect cultures, and how cultures adapt to global change
6. bio-cultural- acknowledging the relationship between biology and culture
7. reflexivity- understanding the bias of anthropologist and how that can affect the data

Question 5

business anthropology

Answer 5

using anthropological concepts to help businesses solve problems

Question 6

development anthropology

Answer 6

focuses on aid strategies and international development to improve societies

Question 7

environmental anthropology

Answer 7

studies the relationship between humans and their environment and helps direct society towards more sustainable living

Question 8

educational anthropology

Answer 8

using anthropological concepts to asses educational institutions

Question 9

medical anthropology

Answer 9

studying how health of societies affects how medicine is practiced