Where can we apply anthropology in our daily lives?

Question

Where can we apply anthropology in our daily lives?

Answer 1

When we get up in the morning and choose what to wear; or, how to style our hair.  What we choose to eat; or, what we choose to throw away-- consciously or otherwise.  Where we choose to work, how we choose to get there.  Getting home at the end of the day, tired, yet unsatisfied by a nagging curiosity of why human do the things they do, day in and day out that collectively contribute to a repository of a life lived and a life contributed to a greater whole of existence.  By taking a moment of pause and asking 'Why?'-- this is the chief application of an anthropological perspective and lays the groundwork for puzzle-solving and the anthropological theory.

Answer 2

around my space of passionate,square,dancing. I have four visons i wish to show to all humanity, on one gray day.

Answer 3

I think the phrase "in our daily lives" might be a bit too specific.....

But think about the value of history...Having an understanding of previous world events gives you a broader outlook on current events.  You get a better understanding of how we arrived at the places we are at, which in turn makes you a more educated voter for example.  I think anthropology is more like that.  It may be a little hard to see it in our everyday life, but when given a broader scope it is much more applicable.  Think about anthropology in relation to current human struggles...extreme poverty, global warming, overpopulation.  Look at how the different cultures in the world deal with these issues, apply what you've learned from your studies to these issues.  You'll be better equipped to deal and more educated in your daily decisions.

Answer 4

in our jobs.

Answer 5

I am an anthropologist by desired profession however we are all  anthropologists by design.

Anthros = Man ( in a scientific term not the gender)  

    ology = Study of

  Study of humans in ALL aspects from the past to now to the future.

You will use it all day everyday.

You learn tools to look at life and understand all relationships both physically and ideologically

oh what the lady above is referring to is Archeology  just one of the many schools of Anthropology

Answer 6

psychological anthropology, cultural anthropology, medical anthropology, symbolic anthropology, linguistics are a few examples of what anthropology's types and theories can be applied in our daily lives.

Ever since my studies in Anthropology, I have tried to apply learned theories, personal research, readings and articles, discussions,... in my every day life. Here are some examples where I found Anthropology to be very useful:

in relating to our families, friends, co-workers,...

in understanding work dynamics,

in understanding and communicating with teens (pop culture, trends, cultural contexts)

in proposing new ideas, plans, and else at work (documentary films production)

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