Album cover of Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is the debut solo album by an American recording artist. The album miseducates and relates. On why we love The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill was born on 26 May 1975 in East Orange, … Continue reading Anthropology: Significance of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ in Cultural Exchange

Political Anthropology: Hans Kohn on the Birth and Development of English Nationalism

According to most authors of the topic, the ideology of nationalism is a product of modernity, the glue that binds the people of a group together after the fall of the more traditional forms of unity, such as church and … Continue reading Political Anthropology: Hans Kohn on the Birth and Development of English Nationalism

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Niccolò Machiavelli: The Florentine Philosopher and Diplomat Behind Political Realism in ‘The Prince’

When we see the term ‘Machiavellian’, manipulative rulers and ambitious politicians spring to mind. It is a word often associated with ruthless dictators in the 20th Century: Hitler, Stalin, Mussolini, Pol Pot; or the masterminds behind revolutions. Today, the British … Continue reading Niccolò Machiavelli: The Florentine Philosopher and Diplomat Behind Political Realism in ‘The Prince’

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Sociopolitical Anthropology: Introduction to International Relations and How this Political System Works

What is the International Political System? The international political system is a forum for relations between countries.  Those relations tend to centre around economics, human rights, and matters of diplomacy.  Yet, the international system is  unique because it does have … Continue reading Sociopolitical Anthropology: Introduction to International Relations and How this Political System Works

Anthropology: Examining Masculinity as a Concept Through a Sociocultural Lens

There are many tragedies that exist in the world today; from world hunger and global warming to the systematic oppression of human rights. Thus, as a natural result of these morbid truths, people participate in various forms of activism. In … Continue reading Anthropology: Examining Masculinity as a Concept Through a Sociocultural Lens