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Cultural Anthropology 101: The Importance of Methods and Fieldwork in Cultural Research

Sep 27
15 min

Cultural Anthropology 101: The Importance of Methods and Fieldwork in Cultural Research

This article is centered on the methods of fieldwork and the importance of ethical guidelines in anthropological research.

Cinematographic Representative Models 101: Cinema in Motion - Neorealism

Arianna Rodriguez

Sep 25
11 min

Cinematographic Representative Models 101: Cinema in Motion - Neorealism

Italian Neorealism's legacy spurred cinema movements worldwide to prioritize authenticity and social relevance.

Mansaf and the Nation: Shared Tastes and Disputed Origins

Sandra Cánovas Alonso

Sep 23
8 min

Mansaf and the Nation: Shared Tastes and Disputed Origins

This article delves into the power of gastronomical traditions as political, social and cultural instruments in the context of Jordan.

Cultural Anthropology 101: Exploring Foundational Theorists and Perspectives

Roberta Di Nunzio

Sep 1
18 min

Cultural Anthropology 101: Exploring Foundational Theorists and Perspectives

In the second installment of this 101 series, the readers will learn about the most important theories and theorists within the field.

Literary Theory 101: Unveiling the Collective Subconscious in Myth Criticism

Daniela Sandoval

Jul 9
24 min

Literary Theory 101: Unveiling the Collective Subconscious in Myth Criticism

This article explores the relationship between Durand´s myth criticism and Jung´s Collective Unconscious and view on myth.

Cultural Anthropology 101: Unveiling the Study of Human Culture

Roberta Di Nunzio

Jul 2
15 min

Cultural Anthropology 101: Unveiling the Study of Human Culture

The first article on cultural anthropology aims to provide an introductory understanding of the scope of this branch of study.

Approaches to Socialism: Comparing Reforms and Revolutions as Agents of Change

Joseph Norris

Jun 26
6 min

Approaches to Socialism: Comparing Reforms and Revolutions as Agents of Change

Exploring Reforms and Revolutions: Approaches to Socialism, their Challenges, and Contemporary

Sexual Objectification: A Review of Nussbaum's Account

Joseph Norris

Jun 12
6 min

Sexual Objectification: A Review of Nussbaum's Account

A review of Martha Nussbaum's definition of Objectification in the context of a dynamic society in the past fifty years.

Islamic Evidentialism and its Improvement, Moderate Evidentialism

Joseph Norris

Jun 2
7 min

Islamic Evidentialism and its Improvement, Moderate Evidentialism

How to distinguish Prophetic knowledge from a sophist.; Moderate Evidentialism's improvement on Evidentialism.

The History of Tattooing across the Western Imagination

Emily Duchenne

Feb 20
5 min

The History of Tattooing across the Western Imagination

Traditionally involving the rubbing of ink into deep cuts for reasons such as spirituality or right-of-passage, ‘tattoo’ is derived from...

Foucault: Windows into the Workings of Power

Emily Duchenne

Feb 12
5 min

Foucault: Windows into the Workings of Power

Across anthropology, the work of philosopher and historian Michel Foucault has been hugely influential in understanding how different...

The Myth of Affection in “Western” Romantic Love

isabelladaniele4

Jan 29
4 min

The Myth of Affection in “Western” Romantic Love

"Western" romantic love is not solely based on affection. It is entangled in neoliberal subject-making and economic exchange processes.

Anthropology and Kinship: Past, Present, and Future

Emily Duchenne

Jan 22
8 min

Anthropology and Kinship: Past, Present, and Future

Exploring the history and future of kinship through an anthropological perspective.

Aging and Personhood: The Immigrant Experience

isabelladaniele4

Jan 8
5 min

Aging and Personhood: The Immigrant Experience

This article explores the relationship between aging and personhood, particularly among immigrant seniors in North America.

Emily Duchenne

Dec 18, 2022
6 min

Resistance, Power and the Everyday

This article examines resistance as an everyday phenomenon through a critical Anthropological perspective.

The Dignity of Menstruation - a Human Right or a Burden?

Gery Ciftcioglu

Nov 27, 2022
6 min

The Dignity of Menstruation - a Human Right or a Burden?

Is menstruation a human right or a burden? Delving into the history and assumptions surrounding 'that time of the month', we uncover this.

Vietnam - A Country with 54 Ethnic Groups

Bui Le Hoang Yen

Oct 31, 2022
6 min

Vietnam - A Country with 54 Ethnic Groups

This article discusses the diverse culture of Vietnam, which has 54 Ethnic groups.

The Anthropology of Development 101: Rethinking Local Culture and Indigeneity

Valentine Hallard

Oct 23, 2022
6 min

The Anthropology of Development 101: Rethinking Local Culture and Indigeneity

In recent years, local culture and indigeneity have become an essential part of development projects.

Valentine Hallard

Oct 16, 2022
6 min

The Gendered Politics of Development

This article examines different aspects of a gendered approach to development policy and practice.

The Anthropology of Development 101: Microcredits vs Cash Transfers

Valentine Hallard

Oct 1, 2022
6 min

The Anthropology of Development 101: Microcredits vs Cash Transfers

Microcredits and Cash Transfer (CT) programs are among the most discussed, promoted, and contested social assistance innovations.