Author Question: Outline the various reasons why poor societies, and poor individuals within societies, have higher ... (Read 56 times)

mydiamond · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Outline the various reasons why poor societies, and poor individuals within societies, have higher incidence of illness.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Forensic anthropology is relatively well-known to the general public. Explain why this field exemplifies applied anthropology.

What will be an ideal response?

prumorgan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. More crowded lives and lack of resources
2. Less access to adequate health care
3. Post-colonial conditions leading to illness, violence, depression, and substance abuse

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Define applied anthropology
2. Link forensic anthropology to expertise in biological anthropology
3. Strict ethical code, including obligations to the deceased and their families