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Anthropology in a Global Age. Complete Notes for presentation and study under various Topics

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Unique Challenges of Living in a Global Age As modern humans, Homo sapiens sapiens we have always been connected • 21st Century technologies, economies, movement of people, ideas and material c... ulture making these interconnections more apparent • Challenge of anthropology is how to understand the rich diversity of human life and to see how our particular life experiences connect to those of others. • Example, Plachimada, in rural southern India, experienced water shortages as a result of Coca Cola plant What is Anthropology? • Anthropology: Anthropos “human”, “logos” thought, reason study • The study of the full scope of diversity, past and present • The application of this knowledge to help people from different backgrounds to better understand each other Background • Emergence of Anthropology • 18th and 19th Century- Massive transformations • Quickening of long distance movement of people, goods and information • Ship Building, Steam Engine, Railroads, Telegraph • Colonization • Cultural Contact expedited questions around who cultural groups were. Anthropologists Asking Questions About Humanity • E. B. Tylor- English Anthropologist • Studying Cultural Scientifically • Comparative Method • Franz Boas- One of the founders of American Anthropology • Interest in inherent value of all cultures • The inherent value of all peoples • Used his research to combat scientific racism of the day • Today anthropologists apply knowledge and research to a wide range of social issues • HIV/AIDS research Africa, Immigrant farmworkers US, Street Children in Brazil • Academic Anthropology • Applied Anthropology http://web.prm.ox.ac.uk/sma/index.php/articles/articleindex/336-edward-burnett-tylor-1832-1917-part-2.html Anthropology’s Unique Approach • Challenging Ethnocentricism • Global in Scope • Start with People and Local Communities • Study People and Structures of Power • Believe All Humans are Connected Challenging Ethnocentricism • Definition: using one’s own culture to evaluate and judge the practices and ideals of others What is Globalization and Why is it Important for Anthropology? • Definition: the worldwide intensification of interactions and increased movement of money, people, goods, and ideas within and across national borders. • Often portrayed in a positive light in the media and popular discourse • Realities much more complicated • Under what circumstances is it adaptive? Maladaptive? To whom? Globalization: Key Dynamics [Show More]

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