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lindiwe

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What is applied anthropology and what are two examples of it?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe one way cultural anthropology has changed since the late nineteenth century.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Applied anthropology is the use of anthropological knowledge to prevent or solve problems or to shape and achieve policy goals
2. Example: Forensic anthropology.
3. Example: Cultural resource management.
4. Example: Delivering health care in rural Haiti.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. It has moved away from the idea that cultures evolve from primitive to modern forms.
2. The idea of cultural relativism encouraged understanding cultures on their own terms.
3. French structuralism and related traditions introduced the value of studying myths, beliefs, symbols, and other systems of meaning.
4. The field has gained a diversity of perspective from work by non-European anthropologists and traditions such as feminist anthropology and gay and lesbian anthropology.




lindiwe

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent


Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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