Psychological anthropology studies the interplay between culture and individual psychology, with two main schools of thought. One emphasizes the influence of individual psychology on culture formation, while the other focuses on how culture shapes individual behavior and mental illness. Experts believe that culture can shape mental illness, such as the Asian disorder Koro. Psychological anthropology […]
Anthropology studies human beings and their cultures, customs, history, and artifacts. It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has since become dependent on various fields. Anthropology has four fields: biological, sociocultural, linguistic, and archaeology. It examines the entire history of mankind, including the spread of humans across the world and the […]
Forensic anthropology studies skeletal remains to determine the identity and cause of death of the deceased. It differs from osteology as it’s used for legal cases. Forensic anthropologists can determine gender, age, height, race, and sometimes the date of death. They can also help determine factors contributing to a person’s death. Training can take over […]
To become a linguistic anthropologist, complete a bachelor’s degree in anthropology, linguistics, or a foreign language, learn one or more languages, and apply for jobs in academia or government. A master’s or doctoral degree is usually required, with research and writing about a specific culture being a key component. Jobs can be found through university […]
