Don’t tell me I’m the only one that the following has happened to at least a dozen times. I’m innocently scrolling on Instagram when suddenly an ad pops up. Obviously, I love the product and hence, I clicked on it. … Continue reading Anthropology: A Brief Introduction to Social Media Marketing Techniques and Influence on Human Behavior
The reality of diet culture In society, especially in the entertainment world, actors, actresses, models constantly show us that it is the norm to have a perfect body. On social media, influencers also continually show off their toned fit body. … Continue reading Anthropology: The Sociocultural Effect of Diet Culture on Body Image Expectations
When I was nine years old, my parents gave me my own cell phone to communicate with me when I needed to be picked up from dance rehearsals. I was allowed to text my friends too. I also spent a … Continue reading Media Anthropology: Social Media, Global Behavior, and Mental Health
Storytelling, the act of communicating fact and fiction to an audience, is as old as time itself. This comes in the form of myths and legends, as well as histories and culture. All around us, we can see our daily … Continue reading Anthropology: Storytelling and Narrative Anthropology
As a 19-year-old fashion student, I can say from first-hand experience that growing up, there is pressure to look your best at all times, whether that be makeup, fake tan, nails, or most importantly, a good outfit. Fashion is at … Continue reading Anthropology: Current Culture of Over Consumption in Fashion
The processes and systems of life, no matter how well explained they are by science, are miraculous. Plants and animals coexist in incredible ways. Take the complex food chain for example, which relies on the interdependence of species. This bizarre … Continue reading Anthropology: Digital Dependency in the Modern Culture
LGBTQIA+ is missing some letters, so let me really take a step in the right direction. Firstly, let me start by making you truly aware of this term. Secondly, the truly inclusive term used to describe the queer community is … Continue reading Anthropology: Acceptance of Gender Identification and Sexual Orientation in India
In the rising tide of the digital age, the world is constantly evolving with the advancement of technology. In this modern civilization shaped by the internet, lies the much more intricate world of social media. Today, people tend to rely … Continue reading Anthropology: The Impact of Social Media Influencer Culture on Human Behavior
What is the Arab Spring? The Arab Spring describes a series of protests against authoritarian regimes in the Middle East and Africa between 2010 to 2011. The name “Arab Spring” references the “People’s Spring” in Europe (Arab Spring). The purpose … Continue reading The Arab Spring: a Win or Loss for Democracy?