Members of the Takahashi-gumi gang are seen at a festival in the Asakusa district in Japan

Anthropology: Exploring the Origin, History and Workings of the Yakuza

A brief overview of the yakuza Portrayed in countless movies and video games as tattooed, violent gangsters, the yakuza are transnational members of organized crime groups. Originating in Japan, the yakuza are also known as gokudō (the extreme path), while … Continue reading Anthropology: Exploring the Origin, History and Workings of the Yakuza

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

Zanzibar Slave Market memorial

History of the Zanzibar Slave Market and its Pervasive Effects of Loss of Culture and Tradition

The Zanzibar slave market is the last thing that comes to mind when one thinks of this island paradise. Yet, it can be found only a short distance from Zanzibar’s white palm-fringed beaches and luxury hotels. The slave market memorial … Continue reading History of the Zanzibar Slave Market and its Pervasive Effects of Loss of Culture and Tradition