Modern imprisonment was created in London, England on the ideas of a philosopher named Jeremy Bentham. Before his ideas, prison was just a place to hold a prisoner until their actual punishment could be carried out. Punishment for crimes before … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Mass Incarceration in the United States and Its Connection to Racism
From the early 1900s, people and education systems have measured the world against intelligence scores. Comparison of people based on individual numbers has had a lasting impact on societies all around the globe. While the ideas presented by Alfred Binet … Continue reading Anthropology: Sociocultural Impact of IQ Tests and Scores
Anthropology incurs several subfields due to its versatility in its discussions and topics. The topic’s subfields may include linguistic, archeological, biological, and cultural sectors. Therefore, the subject has shown substantial potential when it comes to connecting with other subjects. One … Continue reading Psychological Anthropology: Exploring Behavior Through Sociocultural Thought Processes
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
Devastating, catastrophic, life-threatening, disastrous, dreadful – and simply not right in any shape or form. Those are only a few words to describe the concept and consequences of racism. And against the view of many people, the extent is way … Continue reading Anthropology: An Introduction to the Concept of Racism through History
When people come across the topic of voodoo, they may picture macabre thoughts such as dolls with needles, sacrifices, and maybe even dead animals. However, practice is so much more than that. To several, it is their culture, religion, sacred … Continue reading Anthropology: Vodun, Vodou, and Voodoo
RIO DE JANEIRO (IPANEMA) — Brazilian elegance steps out into 1960s Rio de Janeiro, chauffeured in a classic Porsche. The pastel pastiche attracts all kinds of people as a guitar picks the city’s hymn: ‘The Girl from Ipanema.’ There is … Continue reading ‘The Girl from Ipanema’: What has Changed in Rio de Janeiro Nowadays?
For my dear friend Romain, who showed me the importance of understanding and will. This spotlight is yours. Based on Actual Events Whenever I reflect on my old life as a college student in El Cajon, California. I am temporarily … Continue reading Memoir: Perfect Target for Experiencing Racial Prejudice and Ignorance in El Cajon
Prejudices in times of pandemic This week I had the chance of assisting to a conversation with scholar Edna Bonhomme to discuss racism and prejudice in times of pandemic. It seems like, historically, there has been racist stigma increase in … Continue reading Anthropology: Social Darwinism and Increased Prejudice Fueled by the Pandemic