What is anthropology and why should we teach it?

Are you looking for a curriculum that teaches about cultural diversity while developing character and instilling respect for others? Educator/anthropologist Lauren W. Hasten shows how anthropology can provide students with tools for understanding the world.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• anthropology
• culture
• cultural
• social studies
• education
• curriculum
• curricula
• diversity
• multiculturalism
• multicultural
• teaching
• cultural pluralism
• cultural relativism
• ethnocentrism

[minus30outside]

Holly cow, I want to be an anthropologist!

[MrShedinthepeg]

I start anthropology next month at university..... Can't wait!

[claton95]

@usdeptofsmooth I'm curious, what kind of work do your family members do (the ones who obtained PhDs)?

[whatsitallmean1]

@MrShedinthepeg Exciting isn't it!

[usdeptofsmooth]

@claton95 ...if your'e looking at going into anthropology, count on fierce competition, and a post-graduate degree. This means much money towards your education. All of the career anthropologists in my family obtained their PhD (doctorate). The only one who obtained a bachelor's in anthropology, in my family, went into a career that isn't directly related to anthro (but indirectly useful). If you're looking at anthro. for a good salary, you have to be excellent in your field with a PhD.

[usdeptofsmooth]

@claton95 Why do you want to go into anthropology? If you like for things to move quickly, this wouldn't be the field for you. It's ideal for a slow-paced, methodical, inquisitive thinker. Do you ask a lot of "why" questions or do you just accept what you read, are told? Anthropologists questions EVERYTHING to death. A lot of times, they don't accept the findings of studies and dispute those, as well. People who naturally take to anthropology are a certain type of thinker. Also,....(cont.d)...

[claton95]

@usdeptofsmooth What kind of careers can you go into with an anthropology major?

[usdeptofsmooth]

@claton95 Was cool enough for both grandparents, mother and uncle to take, major, graduate, get into professions. BUT...it's a lot of work. Worth it.

[usdeptofsmooth]

@PontidLeader There is no such thing as race. Research the findings. It's just an egotistical way for people to drive a wedge between each other.

[PontidLeader]

Anthropology is not anthropology anymore...Why they don't teach about human races like mediterranid nordid indid or iranid ?

The politic correctness Agenda has reached anthropology

[chucky362]

the american government should learn anthropology. They need to understand that some cultures are 1000s of years old and cannot operate under their laws. Colonialization is the downfall of anthropology. Soon the world will be under an american modern influence, and the cultural ideals formed over generations will be dead.

[ThePenelopeDark]

i like this! i didn't even know what anthropology was until i saw this. thanks!