Unit 1: Module 3.1 Anthropology In A Global Age Flashcards
Physical anthropology
Subfields: evolution, biology in studies, human origin, primates etc.
Jane Goodall studied primates determine 98.7% shared DNA and social behaviors between humans and chimpanzees
Archeology
Physical remnants/artifacts from the past.
Contemporary archeology (recent past) studied through garbology. Rathje study material record of what people consumed vs what they reported consuming.
Linguistic Anthropology
Study of language as symbolic system of communication that helps share worldviews. Study use of language (informal, formal, co-switching). Ex: Bambi Schieffelin language develops through social interactions; mother and children.
Key components of Cultural Anthropology
Ethnography (record based on fieldwork; case study), and ethnologies (comparing ethnographies) Research through fieldwork and participant observation.
Fieldwork Process
Background research, identity field site, work in field, settle in, fieldwork, record culture, create ethnography
Informants
People who teach ethnographers about their culture.
Inductive Approach
Investigating not proving a hypothesis. Gain qualitative data (personal observation;stories) and quantitative data (statistical information)
Engaged Anthropology
Use of strategies and methods of anthropology to critique power, inequalities and address challenges to local communities. Goal of betterment/improvement.
Pseudonyms
Made up names for people and places to protect identity. Anonymity.
Polyvocality
Including voice of informant through quotes or written portions
Embodied Anthropology
Actively participating in activities not just observing.
Ex: Holmes used his body as a form of data so he wouldn’t miss valuable data such as pain from work or tiredness.
Reflexivity
Understanding of own biases. Written in ethnography so reader can determine if they trust your interpretation.
Thick Description
Rewriting field notes in a deeper level. Strategy in the field
