Many factors affect an individual’s access to healthcare; urban planning methods determine the location of hospitals, and cultural factors can deter an individual from allopathic medicine. Structural barriers within the healthcare system can disrupt patient access to care too. If a … Continue reading Structural Barriers Limiting Access to Healthcare and Deterring Patients
Lourdes, a charming town found near the Pyrenees mountains in southwestern France, is home to The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. This Sanctuary consists of several basilicas and is a widely popular pilgrimage destination due to the alleged healing … Continue reading Anthropology: Religious Significance of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
The United States faces a rise in coronavirus cases of the new Delta variant of the virus. Almost every news station invited healthcare professionals to discuss the origins of the variant and how unvaccinated individuals are the medium for further … Continue reading Anthropology: Primary Care Accessibility Influenced by Cultural Factors
Introduction Societies dug up and studied the bones of ancient Rome for wisdom, but those bones come from an alien cultural body. As a result, those societies didn’t always interpret them correctly. Whether they know it or not, today’s students could … Continue reading Key Concepts About Power and Religion in Ancient Rome
In Firth of Clyde, Scotland, the Holy Isle sits like an isolated, hazy dream across the waters from Lamlash village on the larger Isle of Arran. The island is 2 miles long and less than a mile wide. However, the … Continue reading Anthropology: Scotland’s Holy Isle and Its Culture of Spirituality
Incense is an aromatic biotic material that gives out fragrant smoke when it is burnt. Made of aromatic plant materials and essential oils, it is used for religious and aesthetic reasons, meditation, aromatherapy and ceremonies. Other than these, it can … Continue reading Anthropology: The Use of Incense as a Spiritual Cleanser
There are four major fields of anthropology: biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeology. Each of these fields of focus has been studied through varied research techniques and specialized interest. The introduction of psychology was first considered in the context of the … Continue reading Logic and Meditation: The Foundation of Anthropology
The Sinjar Massacre is a clear reminder of the plight the Yazidis face. For centuries, they faced hatred and 72 attempts of genocide. The reason behind their plight is their faith and beliefs. To this day, they continue to be … Continue reading The Yazidis: Thriving after 72 Attempts of Genocide and the Sinjar Massacre
Flower paintings, one of the most beautiful and well-known genres of art to come from the Netherlands. These works were often quite large, the canvas filled with detailed depictions of beautiful flowers of all breeds and colors. One may take … Continue reading Dutch Flower Paintings: Culture Reflected in Art