Homosexuality is a term that raises quite a lot of eyebrows and hush hush noises. For quite a while now, even the mention of homosexuality has been a taboo in many societies, Hindu religious society being one of them. It … Continue reading Anthropology: References to Homosexuality in Hindu Religion and Mythology
Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest existing culture on earth. According to archeological evidence, their history spans from 50,000 years to 80,000 years old. Indigenous Australians have preserved their history through stories called The Dreamtime, Dreamtime stories, or Creation stories. … Continue reading The Dreamtime and Its Importance in Indigenous Australian Culture
Periods have, historically, had countless theories and misinformation around the topic. These taboos and beliefs have either totally isolated women or barred them from certain activities and have made women feel ashamed. Of a natural process. Ancient scribes and literature … Continue reading The Different Historical and Cultural Views On Menstruation
From their mythical origin to their 2600-year-old succession line, the Japanese Imperial Family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. Their lineage dates to the 6th century BCE. Traditions and rituals remain unchanged. In May 2017, Princess Mako, daughter … Continue reading The Japanese Imperial Family is the Oldest Hereditary Monarchy in the World
In the far North East of Russia’s isolated Siberian region reside the Yukaghir clan. With a tiny population, their way of life and belief system is unique. They hold the belief that all animals and some nature contain souls and, … Continue reading Anthropology : Yukaghir Hunting Practices, Where Humans and Animals Collide
The case of women in Islam has been the centre of debate about that religion for some time now. Research on the topic has focused on patriarchal oppression, drawing from scriptures and statistics. But relatively little research has gone into … Continue reading How Muslim Women Create Self-Identities Among Tradition and Modernity
You have seen bridges all around the world laden with love locks. Engraved with initials or messages to friends, family and loved ones, love locks remain a classic token of love even in the digital age. Adding love locks to … Continue reading The Truth Behind Romantic and Not-So-Romantic Love Locks Across the World
The Zulu love letter is known as a South African beadwork message given by a Zulu maiden to her lover as a symbol of love and affection. It is called ubhala abuyise or “one writes in order that the other … Continue reading Anthropology: The Zulu Love Letter as a Traditional South African Linguistic Artefact
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