Tennis court and venue in Madrid, Spain before a practice session.

Anthropology in Sports: Magnetism of Tennis Culture in Spain

In the southwestern part of Europe lies a renowned country named Spain. Surrounded by a predominantly mountainous region with the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. Many inhabitants are left with a variety of activities to explore and pursue. When it comes … Continue reading Anthropology in Sports: Magnetism of Tennis Culture in Spain

Political Anthropology: International Human Rights Non-Universalism

Introduction: Political Anthropology The foundation of political anthropology is investigating the politicization of human life. This includes the study of how diverse cultures operate and interact with each other. Thus, we need to understand that politics has the power to … Continue reading Political Anthropology: International Human Rights Non-Universalism

A boy walks past a demolished Palistinian house a

Child Labour and Exploitation Amidst the Israeli-Palestine Conflict

The Israel-Palestine conflict has had dire effects on both parties, with hundreds of casualties. Palestinians continue to face institutionalized discrimination in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT). In the Jordan Valley of the West Bank, Palestinians work in the … Continue reading Child Labour and Exploitation Amidst the Israeli-Palestine Conflict

Woman clenching her stomach from endometriosis pain

Medical Anthropology and Public Health: Endometriosis, Patient Care and Dehumanization

According to As-Sanie et al (2019),  women with endometriosis make an average of seven visits to their primary care provider before receiving a specialist referral, three fourths are misdiagnosed, and two thirds of primary care providers are not comfortable in … Continue reading Medical Anthropology and Public Health: Endometriosis, Patient Care and Dehumanization

Structural Barriers Limiting Access to Healthcare and Deterring Patients

Many factors affect an individual’s access to healthcare; urban planning methods determine the location of hospitals, and cultural factors can deter an individual from allopathic medicine. Structural barriers within the healthcare system can disrupt patient access to care too. If a … Continue reading Structural Barriers Limiting Access to Healthcare and Deterring Patients