From the patriarchal society of the 70s to the progressive movements we’re experiencing today, gender inequality has always been a prominent component of humanity. One area of interest, in particular for linguists, is the cause of supposed miscommunication between the … Continue reading Anthropology: The Myth of Miscommunication Between the Genders
Linguistic and cultural anthropology can reveal a lot about languages and culture through mediums such as food menus, online reviews, and advertisements. According to Barbara Miller (2005), linguistics is the study of language. Questions that anthropologists ask and research revolve … Continue reading Food Linguistics: Evolution of Food, Menus, and Online Reviews
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
Sports, and sports watching, are integral parts of American society and are deeply ingrained in American culture. Sports are important ways for people to bond and form strong communal connections with each other, regardless of background. Because of this, athletes … Continue reading Linguistic Anthropology: Examining Language-Based Racism in American Sports
When one thinks of Portugal, the first image that most likely comes to mind is its sunny beaches, maritime exploration history, Fado music, and, of course, its capital, Lisbon. In a small town named Guimarães, a new chapter begins as … Continue reading History and Culture of Guimarães: The Birthplace of Portugal
Linguistic imperialism refers to prejudicial or oppressive treatment based on how an individual uses language (such as accents, phrasing, code-switching, loan words, and colloquialisms). Examples of this can be seen in specific work settings, education systems, and marketing. Members of … Continue reading Unpacking Linguistic Imperialism and Protecting Indigenous Languages
Why do some people, even with the same age and resources, struggle more than others with learning a second language? Did you know that there are more aspects apart from age that affects directly how people learn or master a … Continue reading Linguistic Anthropology: Factors Affecting the Process of Learning a New Language
Language has been the cornerstone of cultural identity throughout most civilizations in human history. This article attempts to give an overview of the myriad languages in human history to modern day in order to give the reader a general outline … Continue reading Anthropology: Origin of the World’s Languages
If you’ve ever heard the term “linguistic anthropology,” you could imagine that it’s a form of study that combines language (linguistics) with anthropology (the study of societies). Some say “anthropological linguistics” and “sociolinguistics” are synonymous. But, again, others claim they … Continue reading The Essence of Linguistic Anthropology