Social and cultural anthropology has always been about the comparative study of societies across the world. However, in recent years, the issue of ‘exoticism’ in anthropology has become an ethical problem in the field. Exoticism refers to a trend in … Continue reading The Influence and History of Exoticism in Anthropology Past and Present
For the past few days, women’s rights have been taken to the forefront. From the fate of the Afghan women under Taliban rule to the Texas Abortion Law, there is always a war waged against women by patriarchy. In this … Continue reading Anthropology: Tracing the Evolution of Iranian Women’s Rights
What is Chandragiri Hill? Chandragiri Hill is an old trading route for merchants. It is also a route for people who used to travel from one city to another. Because of the hill, people would walk up for hours before … Continue reading A Traveler’s Guide to the History and Importance of Chandragiri Hills, Nepal
With its rich cultural heritage and breathtaking natural scenery, Turkey has a lot to offer as a holiday destination. From ancient ruins and temples to lavish palaces, the country is a paradise for history and culture lovers. For those who … Continue reading Travel Guide: A Tour of Turkey’s Most Iconic Monuments and Beautiful Landscapes
In the modern era, anyone and everyone can post their views on a particular subject through social media. While today’s technology enables one to do that at any given moment, ancient writers depended on their literary works to tackle socio-political … Continue reading Aristophanes’ Lysistrata and Its Impact on Women in Society
Afterlife and Apocalypse: Accounts of Life after Death across the World 2012. The Fifth Wave. The pandemic that shook the world in 2020. What do these three have in common? The truth is, they reveal humanity’s – or at least, … Continue reading Afterlife and Apocalypse: Accounts of Life after Death Across the World
With the withdrawal of the US troops from Afghanistan, everything was thrown into chaos in a shockingly short span of time. It took the Taliban an extremely limited amount of time to topple everything that was built together by the … Continue reading Life Under the Veil: Afghan Women and the Taliban Government
What is a Narcissist? Have you ever wondered if your self-love was the reason you did not have many friends or a social life? Has your self-love turned to narcissism? Do you ever confuse confidence with arrogance? There are different … Continue reading Self-Love to Narcissism: Anthropology of Humans and Culture
If you were one of those kids in class always trying to get a laugh with a quick one-liner, you were probably one of the forerunners of the cultural artefact now known as an internet meme. A meme is an … Continue reading The Anthropological Significance of Internet Memes as Digital Artefacts