Gattaca, a film that debuted in 1997, explores genetic manipulation in a dystopian society. The movie was years ahead of its time. Technologies that enable gene editing, such as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), now exist. If parents … Continue reading Ableism and Modern Eugenics: A Result of CRISPR and Gene Editing
Childhood is a stage of life that most feel is entirely distinct from adulthood. It is a time full of innocence and imagination, free of the worries and complications that come with age. However, some historians have suggested childhood is … Continue reading Anthropology: Is Childhood a Social Construct?
Jewelry has been a significant adornment in every woman’s life. Since the inception of civilization, jewelry has been an integral part of every woman’s life. It has always been a very crucial part of who she is and what she … Continue reading An Overview of the Cultural Holistic Science of Jewelry in Indian Tradition
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
Yemeni jewellery is known in many parts of the world for its exquisite craftsmanship. The country has a rich cultural history, but the artistry of its jewellery will always be one of its most admirable legacies. For centuries, the most … Continue reading The Rich Cultural Heritage of Yemeni Jewellery
Anthropology incurs several subfields due to its versatility in its discussions and topics. The topic’s subfields may include linguistic, archeological, biological, and cultural sectors. Therefore, the subject has shown substantial potential when it comes to connecting with other subjects. One … Continue reading Psychological Anthropology: Exploring Behavior Through Sociocultural Thought Processes
Gumboot dancing is rooted in the dark gold mine tunnels of South Africa’s past. Unbeknownst to many, every step carries the anti-colonial beat of defiance. This uniquely South African dance form originated in the 1890s amongst migrant workers in South … Continue reading Anthropology: Gumboot Dancing as Visual Historical Representation of Defiance
As a residential college student, there is one location that I look forward to visiting every day on campus: the dining hall. Students look forward to a meal after long, taxing periods of classes, studying, or extra-curricular activities. Sometimes, however, … Continue reading Anthropology: Culture Shock in Relation to Food in College
The Basotho tribal blanket is no ordinary blanket. It embodies the identity of an entire nation, from birth to death. Southern Africa is believed to be one of the world’s largest blanket markets. But not for the conventional reasons known … Continue reading Anthropology: Basotho Tribal Blanket Swag as a Symbol of Cultural Identity