As you go about doing your daily errands, you approach a security checkpoint. Police scan your identification card, face, and iris before you can pass through. They also take your phone, plug it into a device, and return it after … Continue reading Anthropology: Living in China’s Oppressive Surveillance State
One of the most booming contributions of technology is the internet. Today in ages of digitization, life without wi-fi facilities would be like fish without water. Not only Global reach but also the mindset of people has got revolutionized. Analytics, … Continue reading Anthropology: Internet of Things Revolutionized Way of Living
Source: https://medium.com/@joseph_21774/hikikomori-japans-silent-sufferers-cf05b2228f51 In my most recent blog post, “Anthropology of Japanese Family Systems: Gender Roles, Marriage, and Aging,” Japanese family structures, gender roles, and the increasing gap between the younger and older generations are revealed. The younger generations are viewed … Continue reading Anthropology of Japanese Hikikomori: The Sociocultural Impact of Increased Exposure to Technology and COVID-19
After the internet, many people have been able to connect with others hundreds and thousands of miles away from themselves. Messaging apps such as Messenger, What’s App, and more have helped people of all ages connect with their families from … Continue reading Cyberbullying and Its Impact on Mental Health on Cyberactive Teenagers