The cross section of respecting cultural beliefs and patient centered care is explored early on in the book The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down, which looks at the experiences of a Hmong family in their hardships within the United States medical system as recent refugees. It is nearly a sad story of everything […]
The concept of human sexuality is a sensitive and critical subject area while learning the cultural practices of a given society both present and past. It is sensitive because, many societies will place emphasis on individual privacy for the human body. It is important because, for many societies, sex (and sexuality) stretches beyond procreation; by […]
Arguably the single most unifying event in the human experience is within child birthing; however, human diversity teaches students of anthropology to compare or contrast the intricacies of one set of traditions with the practices of a differing society to gain a deeper perspective and appreciation for the other culture. Harvard alumni and winner of […]
With a culture centered around reciprocity and spirituality, it is no wonder that marriage is a critical characteristic of Gebusi life. In truth, it is in every society that “kinship and marriages are important,” and how those relationships are manifested, informs the cultural narrative (66). Within Gebusi society are clans and kinships. Clans are member […]
“…[T]he community was protecting itself from identifying too closely with so many young lives ending so quickly” (47). The events surrounding death in Gebusi culture gives way to further revelations for anthropologist Bruce Knauft. Dugawe was a Gebusi man, with a wife and several unfortunate outcomes for his family and him. It is important to […]
Gebusi society tends to circle around survival incentivized work and relaxation incentivized socialization. Fulfilling primary needs, such as the need for food, shelter and a sense of belonging appears to be natural for the Gebusi. The concept of belonging is demonstrated to researcher Bruce Knauft (and company) on many occasions. Knauft describes generalized reciprocity as […]
In the broadest sense of the term ‘surprised,’ is this idea of an unknown occurrence, some event that one cannot plan for. To be a cultural anthropologist is to be an observer, not forging events but rather observing them as they occur. It is an important feature for ethnography because it allows the researcher to […]
Cyber Rules and Methods for the 21st Century Blog 01 December 2018 You almost need to imagine that [there is no spoon.] If you don’t get that reference then it’s time to delete your social media and email and renew your library card or go to the movies more. There is no place you can […]
“Okay I’m new to this image control thing where do I start?” Whether or not you are selling a product or service or if you’re building a platform to raise money you are in the public eye and you are being judged. Don’t panic, even us consumers are judged. And we are judged in the […]
“I never need to learn about PR because I don’t plan on being rich or famous.” While you may not have to worry too much about image as a private citizen in a low profile occupation, understanding the PR puzzle may enhance your personal decision-making. Consider celebrity endorsements of products and where one even […]
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