Anthropology

Define Anthropology

the study of human beings and their products/an approach to understanding different aspects of being human

Define Biological Anthropology

Human evolution and adaptation from an evolutionary and biolcultural perspective, why were different

Define Archaeology

the study of human past using material remains like artifacts

Define Linguistic Anthropology

the study of the role of language in social lives of individuals and communities like dialect

Define Applied Anthropology

the aim to solve real world problems using anthropological methods and skills

Define Cultural Anthropology

the use of theories and methods to study culture

Define Culture

traditions and customs that are transmitted through learning, shared through observing, listening, talking, and interacting

Define Cultural Relativism

the idea that culture is unique and can not be compared, there is no superior culture

What is Ethnography?

a qualitative research method of systematic recording of human culture or descriptive work produced

What is the purpose of Long Term Fieldwork

it eliminates biased and helped the researcher understand over time

What is the difference between Emic and Etic

Emic Perspective is the insiders point of view (in their shoes) while Etic is the outsiders point of view (the researcher)

Define Participation Observation

it is the act of taking part in community life and participating in the events one is observing

What is an example of a Formal/Structured Interview question?

Do you think food quality has changed? —> Yes

What is an example of a Semi-Structured interview question?

Asking questions to continue the talking, asking to provide more details, please

What is an Unstructured Interview?

a conversation

Define Evolutionism

human societies evolve over time in a unilinear/multilinear manner from simple—>complex

What relationship is Evolutionism?

diachronic

Define Functionalism

A society is able to maintain its essential processes through the way that different parts interact

What relationship is Functionalism?

synchronic

Define Medical Ecology

how environmental conditions shape health and disease

Define Ecological Anthropology

studies the complex relationships between human populations and their environments

Define Ecological Heritage

the anthropological framework that cultural practices affect health and well being

What are social determinants of health?

non-medical conditions that may affect health or well being like where they work, live, and age