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Anthropology

7 Pathways • 45 Skills

Skill Set Anthropology is the toolkit of methods and perspectives that anthropologists use to understand human cultures and behaviors. It's like having a Swiss Army knife for exploring the diverse ways people live and think across the globe. This skill set is crucial because it helps us navigate an increasingly interconnected world, fostering empathy and collaboration by highlighting our shared humanity while respecting our differences.

Social organization

"Community: Humanity's Invisible Threads"

Kinship and descent

"Family Ties Unraveled"

Marriage and family

"Uniting Traditions, Unpacking Ties"

Political organization

"Power Plays, Cultural Ways"

Economic organization

"Culture Currencies: Beyond Money"

Religion and belief systems

"Beliefs Unwrapped: Humanity's Spiritual Tapestry"

Language and communication

"Words: Humanity's Cultural DNA"

Arts and expressive culture

"Creativity: Humanity's Universal Language"

Globalization and cultural change

"Culture: Unpacked & Repacked Globally"

Applied anthropology

"Culture in Action"