Who doesn’t love food? Food is something that each creature needs in order to survive. Whether the person is a vegetarian, vegan, or meat-eater. There are so many different types of food for everyone to enjoy. But, for those who … Continue reading Fast Food: The Devolution of Food Insecurity in the Slums of America
America is a hotspot of so many different cultures and races from all over the world. With this, comes many cultural shocks that people from America may sometimes not understand. These people from other backgrounds bring their various backgrounds into … Continue reading The Advantages and Disadvantages of Censorship in America and China
“Never underestimate the ability of a small group of committed individuals to change the world”- Margaret Mead. Throughout history, there have been great figures that pose as role models to society. From Einstein to Mother Theresa, they all share one … Continue reading Franz Boaz: The Father of American Anthropology
If you live in the United States, there’s no escaping Benjamin Franklin’s legacy. His face is still printed on hundred-dollar bills. The theories about electricity that he contributed remain in use today. His witty sayings are plastered all over inspirational … Continue reading The Longstanding Legacy of Benjamin Franklin and His Writing
For almost 30,000 years, bread has been an active part of humanity, and has influenced humanity’s growth. As people were experimenting with flour to make a paste, or gruel of sorts, they might have accidentally invented bread. Bread, as we … Continue reading Humanity on the Rise: How Bread Influenced the Growth of Civilization
During the spring semester, my term paper assignment for one of my anthropology classes was an auto-ethnographic fieldwork essay, but I was limited to online resources to consolidate data due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this blog post, I aim … Continue reading Examining Social Issues Present in the Metal Music Subculture of America
There would not be any argument on the topic of the discovery of America; many Americans and most archaeologists would agree that Christopher Columbus was the hero. For generations, that was what the history books said, but ancient evidence proved … Continue reading Who Really Discovered America if It Wasn’t Columbus?
What is a Cryptid? The line between reality and folktale can often become murky. Stories of monsters that hide in the shadows often create their own reality – influencing people’s perceptions to ascribe unnatural explanations to things they think they … Continue reading The Most Famous Cryptids of North America
What is the International Political System? The international political system is a forum for relations between countries. Those relations tend to centre around economics, human rights, and matters of diplomacy. Yet, the international system is unique because it does have … Continue reading Sociopolitical Anthropology: Introduction to International Relations and How this Political System Works