Introduction Throughout recorded history, women have been slated as occupying a lower status than their male counterparts. When discussing gender roles in recent popular culture, stereotypes may come to mind in which women were regarded as delicate flowers whose main … Continue reading Anthropology: A Brief Study of Women’s Roles in Ancient Times
Modern-day slavery is a contemporary issue in every society around the world. It refers to the severe exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. The problem of slavery dates back to 3500BC and operated in the first civilizations. It … Continue reading Anthropology: Modern Slavery Around the World and Social Implications
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
Lèila Gonzalez was an important activist and anthropologist. A fighter for equality in Brasil in the frames of gender, class and race. Her texts and speeches are an example of resistance and resilience. She was the voice of many people … Continue reading Lèila Gonzalez: A Gender and Race Anthropologist and Activist
In the complexities of modern life, there is a stack of political and cultural issues that intertwine with daily life. Being a woman, in any culture of the world, presents an entirely new additional stack of … Continue reading Anthropology: The Socio-Cultural Perspective of Being a Woman In Pakistan
Gender inequality in India- a severely multifaceted issue concerning concerns not only women but also men. But, when an examination is done of India’s population as a whole, women are more at a disadvantage than their male counterparts in several … Continue reading India: Gender Inequality and Status in the Largest Democratic Country