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Resolved Question: anthropology questions help?

A. Would it be adaptive for a society to have everyone adhere to cultural norms, why/why not? B. What factors might explain why some societies rapidly change their culture? In detail please more

Open Question: Things that define American culture.?

I am putting my feelers out on this one. I am writing a multipage paper for anthropology. The assignment is to discuss a item or idea or event that defines American culture. I want to avoid American holidays and politics. The teacher gave the example of happy meals and baseball caps, so those are out. The only ideas I have has so far are muscle cars, drive up ATM and ....yeah that's all I have so far. What is the interwebs idea of "things that are American"?Edit for spelling, oops. more

Open Question: What ethical challenges come up when studying another culture? How does one balance the fact that anthropology?

Open Question: Does the science of race exist in a vacuum?

I guess there are two schools of thought, one that emphasizes sameness and one that emphasiszes difference. In anthropology, race doesnt exist, or at least not in the since that it applies to behavoir or culture (culture is learned not inhierited). On the other hand there is the emphasis of difference, like vitamin D production and skeletal features. I recognize my own bais, I adhere to "sameness" to challange racial hierachies. But to those who emphasize "difference"... Do you show "difference" to just show "difference" or do you show "difference" to justify racial hierachies??? more

Open Question: is it hypocritical to blame your financial problems on the economy, but to still hate homeless people?

In anthropology- the number one cause of homelessness is lack of affordable housing and lack of jobs. But in popular culture- only bad or irresponsible people become homeless. I understand its easyer to blame an indivdual rather than to chanllange the status quo, but it just seems hypocritical. more

Open Question: Cultural Anthropology Homework Question - PLEASE HELP!!?

I had to answer 10 questions for my Cultural Anthropology class, and I was able to answer all of them easily - all but one! I've looked through the whole chapter, online, on the book's student website - I can't find the answer anywhere! PLEASE help me with this one! Many people, including some anthropologists, argue that we should not hold positions of cultural relativism because... A. some cultures are more advanced than others. B. human rights violations, such as violence against women, are universally wrong. C. universal human values cannot be applied equally. D. less advanced cultures will be offended by this view. Please help me!! Thank you so, so, so much! more

Voting Question: Need help on these Psychology Questions.?

A revised approach to behaviorism, which examines mental or cognitive processes as well as observable behaviors, is called the ____ approach. A) psychoanalytic B) cognitive C) social cognitive D) structuralism The cross-cultural approach adds a valuable dimension to psychology in suggesting that: A) in order to be a fully developed person, you have to spend some time living with other groups B) anthropology explains behavior better than psychology does C) the culture in which you grow up affects your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors D) what psychology learns about one race is probably not true about other races Cross-cultural studies have indicated that test anxiety may be related to: A) intelligence B) cultural factors C) brain function D) genetics Mental processes are described in your textbook as: A) directly observable B) observable actions C) not directly observable D) only behaviors performed by human beings more

Voting Question: What are the major differences between an Anthropology major and a History major?

I'm a senior beginning the application process. I consistently analyze people to the point where I am often told I should be a psychiatrist, but I also analyze culture and history to the same extent. Because of this, I was pretty positive I was going to major in anthropology (along with possibly minoring in classics since I wish to work more with ancient history). The other day I was looking at a website for a class about choosing careers. I would love to work in an environment more closely related to history such as a museum, but the website does not recommend anthropology for such a career. So my question is would anthropology bar me from a museum or history based job, rather setting me up for marketing or business? If so, what are the differences in focus between these to majors that would lead two different careers?Also, I plan on double majoring with Marketing since my parents and I feel it will make it easier for me to find a job. This is why I'm worried that I will end up leaning more toward business and away from history since I can only get a minor in classics if the school puts a lot of focus on multi-majors.1. I do know the basics of what each major is, i wanted to know the differences in terms of careers 2. I know many schools don't allow you to declare double major at first but EVERY school I am looking at allows double majors in general, and most promote it a great deal 3. Thank you, I do realize jobs are slim and that further schooling is required for a good opportunity. I go to a high school with almost 5,000 students so I am well prepared and willing to deal with a competitive atmosphere. more

Voting Question: I have a very deep question folks?

I was sitting down pondering deep thoughts and i was reminded of my short lived days at a local community college class i had, it was in an anthropology also known as "the study of Humans" ( For those of you who don't know anthropology encompasses every thing and everything about humans, ex. Life, culture, Society, history, and anything to do with humans.) It was in that class that a professor asked us a question i still cannot find the answer too and i will explain why. The Question was in the professors words -- " There are some animals that keep lifelong mates they include Swans ,Black vultures, Wolves, and the iconic Bald eagle to name a few, there might be a handful of faithful animals but that is the minority in the animal Kingdom. The vast majority of animals are unfaithful and they enjoy spreading their seed to produce young or as you youngsters call it playing the field. Now since that is fresh in your brain think of the human species now and think of the facts. The divorce rate in the present is terrible as you all know, its not like the 1950's when getting a divorce was extremely difficult, nowadays you can divorce your significant other over anything major or minor. People in the 1950's most of the time had to marry out of high school just so they could survive, and more times then most with a not so compatible person but as i mentioned earlier you had to toughen it out and survive so getting a divorce would probably be social and financial suicide. Now lets go back to the present, people are marrying older, having more kids and as mentioned before there are more people getting divorced. Now here comes the question you have all been waiting for people.--Are we the human species better off finding one person to mate with for life like the earlier mentioned Faithful minority of animals , or going from mate to mate, having multiple mates, all the while poping a kid out here and there which would follow the majority of the animal kingdom?" ( END OF HIS QUESTION) Like i said i cannot figure out an answer because its conflicting the way i think. I have a girlfriend whom i love and care for but i am thinking for the will of this tough question to throw away the way most of Society thinks about being unfaithful ( i am from the US) Its quite frowned upon here but there are plenty of mini society's around the world that can be both faithful or unfaithful and its not considered bad or evil. I want you to think with a primal human mind people... I am a one woman man and wouldn't think of cheating simply because of the way i was brought up, feel, and all that good stuff. BUT even so i and i bet i could say everyone male and female thinks about being unfaithful sooner or later ( could be as innocent like- Man that usher ... i would totally bang that, or serious - if given the chance i would bang My girlfriends best friend if no one would find out.) Some people act on this URGE and others think of it as a THOUGHT. Now people answer time... what do you think? Should Humans be faithful or unfaithful? P.S. Serious thinkers only that have an open mind for deep conversations, idiots go away i don't wanna hear you whining that cheating is wrong or thinking that all i am doing is asking a complex way of saying should i cheat on my girlfriend.... people who have closed minds would think that. Please let there be some mature open minded individuals on this site... i hate moronsinteresting thoughts people ... interestingly enough charles made me think and here is my responce.... we might be over populated BUT CNN confirmed among others aswell that its a fact that the U.K in 50 years will be over run ethnically with middle eastern folks due to the standerd family in the U.K has 1 to 3 kids but the standerd middle east family has significantly the MOST kids in the world. More then the U.K and more then america. Think of it this way if the U.K and America dont start having more kids then they are currently producing U.K will be overrun by middle eastern people again in the next 30 years And my Beloved America will be overun by either Hispanics or Middle easterns in the next 100 to 150 years... seems like a while but it makes you think maybe we should fuck like crazy just so our childrens childrens will be Americans or U.K for that matter. ( i know it sounds racist, trust me its not its about the future survival of the world powers again have an open mind. more

Resolved Question: why do modern views discount the Jewish people as belonging to a common descent group sharing one patriarch?

In Polynesia, there are some individuals in some (typically unilinear) cultures have memorized their ancestors up to 90 or more generations, spanning about 2 500 years of descent, seemingly without the aid of writing. Anthropology seems to have relatively few problems with the claiming of such deep ancestral lines. Yet it seems like a faux pas among intellectual circles today to still believe that the Jewish people could have preserved their own singular line of descent past the diaspora, past the second Temple period and various foreign occupations, even into the 2nd millennium BCE (before written records were kept). Why the bias? Why would a Near Eastern descent group with the aid of writing to preserve its ancestry be considered less plausible than others? more

Resolved Question: What Ivy League is best for anthropology?

I'm about to start my junior year of high school, and am looking around for a good college to go to. At this point, I would like to major in Anthropology... I've always had a fascination about cultures different than mine and language. Linguistic or cultural anthropology are obviously the 2 I'm most interested in, but which Ivy League would be best for this? Right now, I would absolutely love to go to Brown, but I'm not sure if it would be the best choice for anthro. So what WOULD be the best Ivies for this? more

Resolved Question: I know what I want to be but I don't know what major it is?

So I want to be a speech therapist and work specifically with children (like in the school system) And the college I want to attend offers these majors, I am not sure what major it is though...or if it is even offered. Below are the majors and minors offered: Majors Accounting Anthropology Applied Physics Art-Visual Culture, Studio Athletic Training Biology Business Chemistry Communication Arts Computer Science Creative Writing Economics Electronic Arts Elementary Education English Environmental Studies Exercise Science Finance French General Science German German Studies Health Education History Intercultural Communication Interdepartmental Studies International Business Japanese Mass Communication Mathematics Music - General Music - Performance Music - Composition Music - Education Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Minors American Studies Anthropology Art-Visual Culture Art-Visual Culture Studio Asian Studies Biology Business Chemistry Coaching Communication Arts Computer Science Creative Writing Economics English Environmental Studies European Studies/German French Gender Studies German History International Studies Japanese Latin American Studies Mathematics Media Studies Music - General Philosophy Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Arts Any help would be appreciated thank you! more

Resolved Question: What is the difference between "international studies" and "cultural anthropology"?

I am trying to find out the difference between "international studies" major and "cultural anthropology" major. I want to know I am going to be studying the right thing when I attend college. I love different cultures, people, languages, and travels. My favorite classes were world history and world geography. I am not interested in foreign political relations as I've been seeing whenever I research "international studies". Can you help me clarify the difference? Thanks! more

Voting Question: Help with learning about the Metis people.?

Hello, I'm trying to learn more about the metis culture, and how they started. I'm wondering if someone can describe the beginnings of the metis people and the evolution of their culture. Any key factors would be nice. Thanks, I'm very interested in social studies and anthropology. more

Resolved Question: Black people voted for obama because?

I know this is old news but I'm doing it for a blog and I want opinions. The argument is "Black people voted based off skin and ethnicity". I'm a 19 year old male and I'm black/Mexican (aka black). I know for a fact that my mom voted for Obama based off his ethnicity because she has always voted republican until Barack came along and she all of sudden turns democrat, liberal, "praise Obama". She denies that but it's obvious to me. I'm very young and i'm not very "school smart" but I do try my best to take note of my surroundings and I'm very interested in how people work, as far as ethnicity and culture is concerned. America is kinda like a competition (capitalism), why can that same concept not be used for cultural and ethnic reasons. Traditionally, White men have always been on top of the "ethnic hierarchy" (this is true and there is nothing wrong with that). The way I see things, America has this competition between ethnic minorities, sexual orientation, religion etc. The competition is viewed by other countries who are influenced by the American way of life, who are not as financially blessed (Tis y we have many immigrants). This competition is "who can get closes to the white man's status" and so far we as African Americans or Mexicans are kinda lacking behind when compared to our European American and Asian American brothers and sisters. I've come to the conclusion that YES Obama got the majority African American vote because of his ethnicity but in "black defense", if he was Asian, Gay, Hispanic,a women, Muslim, whatever, he would've gotten the majority vote of those citizens who identified with him. No one wants to admit this because they don't want to be seen as racist. However most people don't even know what the word racist means, you are racist if you see your group as superior and others as inferior. Your are NOT racist if you voted for McCain, are a conservative, didn't put a minority in your movie, etc. In conclusion, America is dog eat dog place based on scales. For example, we are all Americans and we compete with other countries who are equal with our financial success. On a lower scale, we are Americans who compete with other Americans based on financial success and on a even lower scale, we are Americans who are divided into certain ethnic groups, gender and religion who compete with other Americans who do not identify with our same ethnic group, gender, religion etc. I wanna study anthropology when i get to college so I'm very interested in our big "melting pot" feel free to disagree but please don't insult.Jack m, I said that already, please read more

Resolved Question: What topic should I go with, about anthropology?

We're gonna have to do a research on cultures. Not literally foreign cultures, just a culture different from my own. Could be of my neighbor. A friend. Someone. We have to do interview. The topics suggested were: Life stages (pregnancy/delivery/infancy/parenting/childhood/puberty/adulthood/old age/death) Family Life (Family structure/family relationships/play and leisure) Economic Life (Livelihood/consumption pattern/fashion) Religion So basically we have to choose (or make up our own) topic from the suggested things inside the parenthesis. Then we have to interview them, and then compare how their culture differs from my own. For example, death. Different people would probably have different traditions, practices when someone passes away. And you also have your own way. You need to compare. And this would be a lengthy paper, so I need a ''juicy'' topic. Unfortunately I find most of these boring. Although Religion came to my mind, like, interview an atheist. more

Resolved Question: Questions about Jobs, College, and Future.?

Hey to all those college goers who is just trying to find what they want to do, well here's my issue. I am a person who changes her mind constantly, and that stresses me out so much, because I know I have to chose something. I am at the last year of college, I have majored in Anthropology, I love Anthropology, but I am depressed, because I don't know what to do with it. What I have never changed my mind on, are these interests: Photography, Archaelogy, Film, Culture. I recently found out two years ago about Anthropology, so I switched from Journalism (because I didn't feel for Journalism) to that, and now almost graduating, like others I don't know what to do, those up above are my four interests, so what to do to find a job. I have thought, that Cultural Anthropology could work for advertising, so maybe I could work for an magazine shooting pictures of archaeology and culture, maybe that's my solution. I just want something that will make me happy, and keep me financially stable. I'm also not sure to go to Grad School, because of money, if I will get in, or this GRE exam I heard you might have to take. more

Resolved Question: Anthropology Professors - What is your job like?Do you like it?

Was it hard getting the PhD?Do you like it?Would you advise others to become anthropologist?Do you go and re-search cultures and travel? etcc ...can you go into detail?Thanks. more

Resolved Question: I want to be a museum educator and I'm graduating in December with a B.A. in Anthropology?

I'm also getting a Certificate in Ancient Mediterranean Cultures. I know I need to get into grad school, but what Master's program should I pursue? I'm thinking an M.A. in Anthropology, or M.S. in Education with a Certificate in Museum Studies, or an M.A. in Museum Studies. What do you think? Any other suggestions for programs to pursue would be greatly appreciated!Thanks for the answers! I would pursue the museum education career path strictly, however I may just go with the M.S. in Education with certificate so that I would be more employable with Education research in academics or even teach, for example. I am interested in informal education more so than being a middle school/high school teacher, though. more

Resolved Question: assumptions of culture and personality theory?

as anthropology is concern more

Resolved Question: Should I minor in anthropology?

My major is Business Management and International Business. I was going to minor in political science but I am looking at the sociology/anthropology courses and Im pretty interested in the anthro minor especially since I will be doing international business with different cultures and so forth. Its also a lot more fun than political science lol. more

Resolved Question: Can you please help me find errors in these sentences:?

Some sentences do not have errors. The choices of error are in brackets. 1. Fast food chains are [among the most] egalitarian restaurants in our town; [they welcome] everyone with no [distinction between] [you and me], teachers and students, or parents and kids. 2. Passengers are [now permitted] to use cellular telephones [on] airplanes taxiing to the gate, [although with] certain [restrictions for it]. 3. Based on the results of a survey, the wish [to maintain] the city's cultural life [will probably] cause philanthropists [to donate] more money to fund arts programming than [other social ills]. 4. The athlete has such [a high-spirited love] for the game that [we cannot] scarcely [expect him] [to be content] sitting on the bench. 5. [Aided by] the graduate student, [the advanced] economics class easily [mastered] statistical analysis [with the help of] computers. 6. A pioneering scholar [of] anthropology, Ruth Benedict [was also] a spokesperson [against] ethnic bigotry, [which] recognized that cultures influence ideas about gender. 7. [Squandering] his inheritance, the prodigal [felt no regret] [about] wasting his father's [hard-earned] fortune. 8. MIT, renowned for its [rigorously trained] scientists, is designing [equipment for] the space program that [will be] better than [any other university]. more

Resolved Question: I'm really interested in anthropology and want to know what jobs I can find?

I'm sixteen and I find psychology, sociology, and anthropology all very interesting. I've always wanted to travel, especially to places in Europe. I love studying the history and culture of other countries. What are some careers in anthropology that would allow me to travel? And what colleges in North Carolina or good for this? more

Resolved Question: Need to interview someone from a different culture?

I'm writing a paper for my Anthropology class I need to do a cultural interview for half of it (4-5pgs). Not that your responses will need to be that long haha but I really would appreciate responses with details when possible! 10pts if answers are detailed! 1. Age & culture to which you belong? 2. Where did you grow up? Where do you live now? 3. How important is education to your family? 4. What was your childhood like? (Did you grow up in a strict household or not? Interaction between parents and children? What was done for fun?) 7. What religion do you and your family practice? How important is religion in your culture and, more specifically, your family? 6. In what cultural traditions did you/do you participate and which is your favorite? 7. Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, what? When did you learn English? 8. What class would you say your family belongs to? Is there much stratification between classes? 9. Have you ever encountered any type of discrimination because of your race or culture? 10. What is, in your opinion, the most important cultural tradition or holiday? Why? 11. Please describe your family dynamic? Who is head of he household? What are the gender roles? What is your relationship with your extended family (live with, live close, distant, etc) 12. What is your favorite past time? 12. How does your social behavior and or interaction differ from America's culture? 13. What would you consider the most significant age to turn? Why? 14. What are the prominent religions in your culture? 15. What are the dietary habits in your society and how do they differ from those in America (or your perception of it)? THANK YOU!! more

Resolved Question: Need to interview someone Native American who is active in their community about their culture?

I'm writing a paper for my Anthropology class and I've chosen the Native American culture because I have a lot of respect for and interest in it. I need to do a cultural interview for half of it (4-5pgs). Not that your responses will need to be that long haha but I really would appreciate responses with details when possible! 10pts if answers are detailed! 1. Age & heritage? (to which tribe you/your family belong) 2. Where did you grow up? (On a reservation?) 3. Where did you receive your education, if any? 4. What was your childhood like? (Did you grow up in a traditional household or not? Interaction between parents and children? What was done for fun? etc.) 5. In what traditions did you/do you participate? Which was/is your favorite? 6. If you grew up in a traditional Native American community, do you still live there? Why? 7. Do you or anyone in your speak your tribes native language? 8. Have you ever encountered any type of discrimination because of your race or culture? 9. What is, in your opinion, the most important Native American tradition? Why? 10. Please describe your family dynamic? Who is head of he household? What are the gender roles? What is your relationship with your extended family? 11. Are you actively religious/spiritual? How important is your religion/spirituality to you/your family? 12. How does your social behavior and or interaction differ from our culture? 13. What are the most significant traditions or experiences you had growing up? THANK YOU!! more

Resolved Question: Help with my Spanish grammar!!! Due tomorrow!?

I'm in college Spanish 1. The assignment is to write 50-75 words about what myself. The most important part of this assignment is to have gender and number agreement and correct verb conjugations. I need to get the best grade possible so any help would be appreciated. Here is what I have written: Me gusta aprender cosas que son extraña y difícil para me. Yo amor a la antropología y conocer gente nueva y conocer culturas diferentes. Yo amor el cine y la música y el arte y la naturaleza. Es más fácil hablar de cosas yo no me gusta. A mí no me gusta mirar el béisbol, hacer matemáticas, o obtener virus la computadora. Tengo tres hermanas, dos hermanos, un perro, y dos gatos que amo. This is what I would like it to say: I like to learn things that are strange and difficult for me. I love anthropology and to meet new people and learn about different cultures. I love movies, music, art, and nature. It is easier to talk about things I do not like. I do not like to watch baseball, do math, or get a computer virus. I have three sisters, two brothers, a dog and two cats that I love. Muchos Gracias!! more

Voting Question: how does my high school career look?

i want to get into some good schools but i know the best are a huge reach for me that i probably will not reach. im looking at University of WA - SAT = 1800 and GPA 3.7 unweighted. reach would be Vanderbilt and Duke, all about 2100 and 3.9 Honest OPINIONS please. Freshman: HONORS: eng, algebra 2, physics, & geography. ELECTIVES: spanish3. gym/health and drama Sophomore: HONORS: eng, algebra 3, & biology. AP: euro & Spanish ELECTIVES: digital photo/ child development. Junior: AP: eng lang, biology, & us history. RUNNING START (comm classes): Intro to Chem, Nutrition, Intro to Env. Science & Biological Anthropology. HIGHSCHOOL: Precalc and teaching academy Senior: AP: eng lit. env science, & calc. RUNNING START: physiology, sociology and biology epidemic&culture. HIGHSCHOOL: economics, digital photo 2 & advance drama. ill be a senior this year. ive had two jobs. accepted into a highly prestigious internship called Teens In Public Service. Won a scholarship at my school last year. Presidential Comm. Service awards. School baseball team, and 2010 WA State little league (Big League Division) champion. GPA. 3.67 Average SAT right now. 1700. but im practicing ALOT hoping to get +1800. already know what i want to major in, molecular biology, and then get my masters in teaching and become a high school teacher. all my community service has been with working with kids. CLUBS: im in a community service club called Interact, and I am also on Youth Court. a court that deals with traffic tickets for our students. im also in the national honors society and link crew. a freshman orientation program. how do you think im doing? any advice or tips??? thank you all so much for reading all that. more

Resolved Question: Do Muslims from different countries share same culture?

For example: Iran and Somalia are Muslim majority countries, so do they share same culture? writing a reseach paper for anthropology class... more

Resolved Question: anthropology homework Question?

Which anthropologist defined culture in the 19th century and dismissed data that did not conform to his theoretical perspectives? Radcliff-Brown, Frazier, Morgan, Levi-strauss more

Resolved Question: if life originated in Africa and/or the Middle East, how did the Indigenous Australians....?

how did they get to Australia? I mean, Australia is a little off the beaten path, and as primitive as the Aborigines' culture seems, it's hard to believe they constructed durable boats and ships to get there. It's fairly easy to see how every other group got to where they are/were, but these people are a mystery to me. *side note* I asked this in the Anthropology section, but was told: 1) that I was ignorant for asking this question and 2) that, clearly, the first people to colonize Australia were the British i was so amused that I thought I'd try my luck here more

Resolved Question: Is anthropology a good major for me?

I'm going to be graduating high school soon and need to decide on a major in time for college applications. I've been considering anthropology but I'm not sure, and I have no one to ask because I don't know anyone with an anthrpology major or anyone who works in that field. On an idealistic level, I love learning about foreign cultures and different ways of life. On a more realistic level, I'm not sure at all whether anthropology will work out in the long run. I know that high-paying jobs specifically for anthropologists are scarce, and as much as I'd love to do what I love to do, money definitely is a large factor. If I can't make enough to live comfortably, I don't feel safe going into that field (that sounds shallow, but I'm just being honest). So really, I'm asking--what exactly happens to people who major in anthropology? What do they usually go on to do? more

Resolved Question: Cultural Anthropology help!?

I have a project,and what i have to do is relate the topic of the Saami Herders when they addopted snowmobiles effecting their culture and what not, what could i relate this to, that is something modern? more

Resolved Question: What objects would be included in a time capsule made during your grandparents' generation (The 50's)?

Also, what objects would you include in a time capsule representing our present culture? List the objects for each capsule and their cultural importance. This is for an Anthropology class and has to do with culture change. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Are all Anthropology Books Ethnographies?

I have this book written by an anthropologist who lived in a place for many years. he wrote about the culture and everything. The book doesn't clearly say it's an ethnography but could it be still? It called Island Legacy. THANK YOU! more

Resolved Question: Can someone explain the difference between sociology and anthropology a bit more in-depth?

As far as I'm concerned, the main difference between the two seems to be that sociology is more political and it focuses more so on one society in detail while anthropology is a bit more broad and it looks at the big picture--humanity, culture, etc. They seem to overlap a LOT though, so I'm having trouble distinguishing the differences. I plan to either double major in psychology and one of these two subjects or just simply minor in one of these. more

Resolved Question: Should I major in biological anthropology and japanese literature and culture?

am a Sophmore in college with a major in Anthropology. I really, really love forensic anthropology and wish to persue a career in this field. However, I am aware of the minute possibilities that I will have in finding a forensic anthropology job, so I wanted to back it up with another major. I can't look away from japanese culture and literature and I want to be able to teach those in school. Does anyone think this is a good idea? more

Resolved Question: Thoughts on Maine colleges?

I was looking at: The University of Southern Maine The University of New England Colby College College of the Atlantic Bates Bowdoin College Do you attend any of these? Are they any good? I'm thinking a major in anthropology or something similar dealing with cultures, people and languages. I've already done a lot of research but was hoping for some more personal insights. thanks! more

Resolved Question: What to do with a BA or higher in anthropology?

PLEASE help me. This is the third time I've asked this question, and I have not gotten a single answer thus far. I really need some career advisement. I need to know what my options are once I get my master's or PhD in anthropology, and which specialties therein, or related ones, are available to me. I've decided that anthropology is the only thing I'm really interested in studying. The thing is I have no idea where to take it. Part of me wants to study primitive cultures in the Pacific, part of me wants to go into forensic anthropology and identify long-dead bodies for the police, and part of me wants to study the evolution of human sexuality... I just have no idea! Those aren't even a fraction of the things I'd like to do with an anthropology degree! For the record, I'm only 21 credits into my AA, so the sky's the limit right now. Any suggestions? Please. My life plan depends on it. Also, will I be doomed to a barely-pays-the-rent income with my degree? more

Resolved Question: archaeologists? i have some questions!?

Okay so, I want to be either an archaeologist, I don't want to work long long long hours where I don't have a life, and I'd like to travel, and make good money. and I love to study ancient society but not American history :P, and i love architecture. Also, I don't understand the difference between Sociocultural anthropology and archaeology. I want to study past cultures and why they did what they did or analyze the Nazca lines, something like that. OH YEAH, and what classes should i take in high school for this? (I'm going to be in high school). any information will be helpful! thanksss. more

Resolved Question: What is the name of this anthropology article, and where can I find it?

It describes a typical western bathroom and what goes on in one, however it exoticises it. The result is that the reader does not right away identify it as their own culture (provided it is read by typical Americans). It's usually read in an introductory cultural anthropology class. more

Voting Question: Job help and suggestions?

Im trying to get a little help for finding a job profession for when i graduate. Heres my preferences, i love books, history, cultures, and languages and traveling. I would loce to go into a profession where traveling is included and languages are used,( i also speak spanish) i dont mind working alot, and i like being busy, and hours arent really a concern. I also am ready to go to school for it. However, even though it may sound picky, i dont want to go to school to make 30k a year, prederably a nice amount. Maybe some type of anthropology? Any suggestions are appreciated along with a detailed explaination of the job and its details. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: what nationality is this person?

Doing a survey in my anthropology class, and we are looking at racial cultures, and observations on them. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v367/125/88/12821148/n12821148_34745138_7611.jpg more

Resolved Question: Anthropologist or Anthropology majors?

I just want to know some information- Describe the life of an everyday Anthropologist? Describe your jobs' environment? Is it in the business world and work attire? Does your job require you to travel often? I am thinking about obtaining a degree in Anthropology, but I do not want to waste my time and intelligence on becoming someones professor. My question is- will I actually use my degree in literal situations other then in written papers,essay and books? Will I explore abroad...maybe take a trip investigating polarized customs and cultures? I read that many anthropologist in the end teach for colleges. more

Resolved Question: Cultural Anthropology: location and politics defines culture?

who believed that ethnographic location and politics during a time affect culture, and/or culture in societies change when these factors (location & politics) change? it's at the tip of my tongue, but i can't seem to remember their names. more

Resolved Question: Is anthropology boring?

I was thinking about studying in cultural anthropology. I really love learning about other cultures and want to travel the world. I am decent in math but my real passion is literature. I want to have an exciting job thats not desk work. Will anthropology be the ideal job for me? more

Resolved Question: Someone please help me figure this one out! language pathology?

Ok, I've always been interested in linguistics, ever since I took a class in anthropology, mainly to get an idea of what I was interested in, human culture, past, present etc. I was more intrested in the past, Archaeologyfor example but like I have stated I got hooked on linguistics, just didn't know what to do with it, today i met a women who made a pretty good living from being a language pathologist, and told me I should look into it, since I'm iinterestedin linguistics. Only problem is, I only know so much about it, and when I tried looking it up online it proved to be harder, though apparently the jobs aavailableare escalating! If you know of a site, book, anything that can explain this to me in more detail, that would be very helpful, I just wanna know if its something I want to further myself with! Thanks Godless more

Resolved Question: What are the contributions of anthropology to education according to culture?

anthropological foundation of education culture more

Resolved Question: European career/major options?

I have always been into cultures. ANY culture outside the USA intrigues me. Especially European. I have an interest in languages and would love to learn all of them (though impossible). I do like to read, do NOT like speaking. I enjoy diversity and adventure and would like to travel a bit before settling down -- or if my career was moving around... I know lots of random facts and I know a lot about different cultures, most of the stuff my friends have not heard of. (Such as when a South African spoke Afrikaans an axiom about tears, I knew that he spoke about tears because Afrikaans is derived from Dutch which is similar to German--I took German in high school). My friends say I am "cultured" as a result. I am proud to be apart of the USA- a significant country in the world, but I would like to explore Europe and decide where I would want to live. I want a different kind of life than here, although the standard of living is nice here. Does anybody have career/major suggestions for particular countries of Europe? I wanted to be a doctor, maybe in psychiatry or dermatology.. Firstly because I knew dermatology was interesting to me, I love skincare products and the process of healing or renewing someone--fixing something they themselves cannot fix by themselves. In college I will need to take trigonometry and calculus, Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics and then get into medical school with a high GPA after mathematics--which I find extremely hard-- I might get a C in both Trig and Calc. My major is now nursing- to be a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or specialized nurse, because I fear I won't be able to get to medical school. I’m pretty smart, had a 4.5 weighted high school GPA and a 4.0 college GPA last year but I hate mathematics. I know these classes listed above are BRUTAL. It scares me to think I won’t make it and fall short. Everyone says “It is how much you want it”. I get that. For me I want it so badly, but why put myself through so much if I can find something that I wholly love taking classes for, and I can make decent money off of in the future? Basically I feel really inadequate and dumb right now because I was counting on dermatology. But I don't know if I want to put myself through this when I could do something I love. I just don't know if what I love can make me a career I can live off of. ***********Please list majors and/or careers that may coincide with my first paragraph and the interests described here. I'm not so sure about Linguistics, what careers are there? And what careers for Anthropology? And what careers for Psychology? How is nursing/doctor/pharmacy in different countries of Europe?Thank you Cabal, but what are career options for degrees in anthropology, psychology, sociology, linguistics, foreign language? Please more answers? more

Voting Question: A major or career that includes these interests?

I have always been into cultures. ANY culture outside the USA intrigues me. Especially European. I have an interest in languages and would love to learn all of them (though impossible). I do like to read, do NOT like speaking. I enjoy diversity and adventure and would like to travel a bit before settling down -- or if my career was moving around... I know lots of random facts and I know a lot about different cultures, most of the stuff my friends have not heard of. (Such as when a South African spoke Afrikaans an axiom about tears, I knew that he spoke about tears because Afrikaans is derived from Dutch which is similar to German--I took German in high school). My friends say I am "cultured" as a result. I am proud to be apart of the USA- a significant country in the world, but I would like to explore Europe and decide where I would want to live. I want a different kind of life than here, although the standard of living is nice here. Does anybody have career/major suggestions for particular countries of Europe? I wanted to be a doctor, maybe in psychiatry or dermatology.. Firstly because I knew dermatology was interesting to me, I love skincare products and the process of healing or renewing someone--fixing something they themselves cannot fix by themselves. In college I will need to take trigonometry and calculus, Chemistry 1 and 2, Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics and then get into medical school with a high GPA after mathematics--which I find extremely hard-- I might get a C in both Trig and Calc. My major is now nursing- to be a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or specialized nurse, because I fear I won't be able to get to medical school. I’m pretty smart, had a 4.5 weighted high school GPA and a 4.0 college GPA last year but I hate mathematics. I know these classes listed above are BRUTAL. It scares me to think I won’t make it and fall short. Everyone says “It is how much you want it”. I get that. For me I want it so badly, but why put myself through so much if I can find something that I wholly love taking classes for, and I can make decent money off of in the future? Basically I feel really inadequate and dumb right now because I was counting on dermatology. But I don't know if I want to put myself through this when I could do something I love. I just don't know if what I love can make me a career I can live off of. ***********Please list majors and/or careers that may coincide with my first paragraph and the interests described here. I'm not so sure about Linguistics, what careers are there? And what careers for Anthropology? And what careers for Psychology?Thank you for your answer, but I was asking about linguistics perhaps veering away from medical professions... Read the question everyone and please let me know some options in the anthro/psycho/foreign language area. more

Resolved Question: Can I Get Into UPENN? Opinions please?

I'm a home-schooled RISING Junior, planning on going to college for premed. I would like to get into the University of Pennsylvania (it's my "dream school" so to speak.) Do I have a chance at U Penn? What more can I do? I AM out-of-state. Classes I've taken/taking (9th and 10th grade): -Anatomy and Physiology (TWO year program), Nutrition, Health, Microbiology, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Psychology, Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Consumer Math, Advanced U.S. History, Advanced World History, World Literature, British Literature, Debate, Grammar and Composition, Vocabulary, Format Writing, Writing, other assorted writing/English material, Human Geography, Introduction to Geography, Photography, Keyboarding/computer, Latin & Greek Word Roots, Medical Terminology (online and textbook), Art, Anthropology, Advanced/Honors Macroeconomics, Ancient Latin, Spanish Literature, Spanish language, Spanish history and culture- Extracurricular Activities: - Since I want to go to medical school I volunteer at a hospital, shadowed a doctor, - Spanish language club, - Pilates/Yoga class, - Dance class, - Youth For Understanding volunteer (helps place foreign exchange students), - babysit part-time, and have a part-time job (yes, most colleges consider a job an extracurricular). Now I know this isn’t a lot but I live in a small town in a pretty rural area (there's more cows here then people, seriously :-/) so I’m doing the best I can. Facts: 3.99 GPA (No, my mother does not grade my work, a non-relative does) Member of the National Home School Honor Society (just like the Nation Honor Society) I got a 90 (out of 100) on the COMPASS Writing Test. I haven't taken the ACT/SAT, but on the practice tests I did very well! This summer I'll be helping out with the summer reading program at my local library. I will also be taking Advanced (like honors) Biology with lab and Latin. BTW: I can NOT take AP classes where I live (they only offer 3 at the Board of Ed. And the tests are over 3 hours away!) but by the time a graduate I will have taken Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Calculus, and Honors German language. ALSO, I have completed lab work with both my biology and chemistry courses. more

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