In the world of film, the collective life experiences of the director, producer and writers greatly affect a finished piece of art. According to TED talk speaker, Naomi Jones, men have created over 95 percent of the cinematic visuals with … Continue reading Social Anthropology: Exploring Male Gaze in the Hollywood Industry
The continent Africa is home to some of the richest culture and ancient traditions in the world. It is made up of numerous countries and tribes. Each of these tribes share a similar foundation while preserving their individualistic culture. A … Continue reading Anthropology: The Diverse Cultural Rituals Among African Tribes
There are many tragedies that exist in the world today; from world hunger and global warming to the systematic oppression of human rights. Thus, as a natural result of these morbid truths, people participate in various forms of activism. In … Continue reading Anthropology: Examining Masculinity as a Concept Through a Sociocultural Lens
In the advanced world we live in today, information is easily accessible at the touch of our fingertips. Through the internet, learning has become much easier than it was in the past. However, receiving an academic education is still difficult … Continue reading Anthropology: Sociocultural Implications in the Struggle for Women’s Education in Pakistan
Since the beginning of time, human kind has found its way to brutal wars almost as if it a normal part of our evolution. In the history of wars and battles, many cite religion as the cause or motivation behind … Continue reading Anthropology: Correlation Between Religion and Terrorism
It is a common belief that our bodies are given to us by nature, and that we are born with this final form. In reality, our bodies are influenced by culture as much as they are by nature. Every culture … Continue reading Anthropology: Different Cultural Perspectives On Body Modification
For centuries, civilization has been modernized through a series of inventions that broadened our understanding of the life around us. While there is an abundance of male scientists that are celebrated today for their work, it is not as common … Continue reading The Matilda Effect: Forgotten Accomplishments and Contributions of Women In STEM
While these days it’s most common to think of the Middle East when referring to Arab countries, the Arab world is a much larger region with an array of different languages. The Arab League is full of rich and diverse … Continue reading Anthropology: The Global Impact of Arab Inventions and Culture
Throughout history, colonialism has had a significant role in the conflict that shapes entire nations. The debris of colonial structures and power dynamics still remain strong foundations for many countries today. In the United States, this is seen through the … Continue reading Anthropology: The Historical Discrimination of Native Americans