South Asians make up 1.6%, or 5.4 million, of the American population. They consist of Indian Americans, Pakistani Americans, Bangladeshi...

The Interpretation of Cultures by Clifford Geertz provided a very unique perspective on understanding cultural anthropology. It presented...

Globalization has influenced societies all around the world, and India is no exception. With increased cultural exchange from all around...

This book was a great way to combine all aspects of anthropology. The book was organized as a sort of timeline of humans, keeping in mind...

Being interested in the field of cultural anthropology, studying the religious aspect was very important for developing a good...

The economy is the cultural adaptation to the environment that allows humans to utilize resources to satisfy their needs. Economic...

Reading about political anthropology and political history in general, I know that there have been wars and violent conflicts throughout...

Marriage is the second way to form kinship groups. The first is consanguineal relations, which are relations by blood, and the second is...

Political anthropology is the study of the role of power, specifically social power, in societies. It involves doing fieldwork, or...

Politics is often associated with the concept of power, especially in modern-day politics, where the influence of certain groups can...

Language plays a crucial role in people’s lives, affecting both individuals and communities. We, as humans, have the ability to learn...

This book had interesting points on studying anthropology. It focused more on human understanding of the world around them when studying...

As cultures and civilizations interact over time, elements of them tend to blend into each other. Art is a great way to see the result of...

From the origins to present day Kathak, there is a major influence of Hinduism on Kathak, particularly the Hindu God Krishna. Lord...

This book is a great introduction to understanding how one should approach the subject of anthropology. It focuses more on how...

Kathak is an Indian classical dance form originating from travelers in North India, specifically from the state of Uttar Pradesh. These...