163 Answered Questions for the topic anthropology

Anthropology Physical Anthropology

05/22/19

What is estrus? Do humans have/not have it? What about other primates?
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Anthropology

05/22/19

What are some ethnographic examples of wild greens being used as food?
In what I've read of food plants used by indigionous cultures I usually hear of roots, fruits, seeds and nuts but almost never greens, I know they don't have the same caloric punch as other foods... more
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Anthropology

05/22/19

Why do totems tend to be animals, and not plants/rocks?
For my anthropology class, we're reading Emile Durkeim's "Elementary Forms of Religious Life." He has a section dedicated to discussing why totems tend to be animals, but his argument is that... more
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Anthropology

05/22/19

Is eye-rolling a culturally dependent behavior? Or is it more universal?
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Anthropology

05/22/19

First accounts of religious behaviour and artistical expression?
Do you know any resources on these topics?
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Anthropology

05/22/19

Cat domestication?
We hear all the time about the history and evolution of canine/human relationships, but I'm curious about the history of cat domestication. Did it happen roughly the same way with some key... more
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Anthropology

05/19/19

Are there examples of primates or other seemingly highly cognitive animals domesticating other species to any extent?
Perhaps there is a better place to ask but so far as I know, domestication is an anthropological system. Please enlighten me otherwise. Simply curious. Thanks in advance.
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Anthropology Physical Anthropology

05/16/19

What is the relevance of studying physical anthropology?
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Anthropology

05/15/19

How ethnically diverse were cavemen?
Cavemen may not be the right word, but prehistoric, early tool-using humans. The stereotypical "caveman" image in popular culture looks pretty European. (Which I assume is because I'm from the... more
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Anthropology

05/15/19

What book would best prepare me before I hopped into a time machine to go back and live as a Neolithic farmer?
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Anthropology

05/14/19

Why are neanderthals not considered as homosapiens?
There are visible morphological differences between neanderthals and homosapiens. But is there any major dna difference between them like apes and humans? If the difference is solely based on... more
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Anthropology

05/14/19

How closely related are the Natives from N. and S. America?
The subject of anthropology is incredibly rich and fascinating, but I'm really not very knowledgeable in this area. My question for you experts is this: How closely related are the Indigenous... more
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Anthropology

05/12/19

How is cultural anthropology different from social anthropology?
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Anthropology

05/07/19

Is there a human society without dogs?
Are there human societies that do not have dogs for any purpose whatsoever? Perhaps in south of Ethiopia, away from where they would naturally be wolves around the time of domestication? Dogs just... more
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Anthropology Physical Anthropology

05/06/19

How does understanding non-human primate behavior aid us in understanding human behavior?
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Anthropology

05/06/19

Where can I learn about concepts of survivals and parallels in ethnoarchaeology ?
I’m tired of searching on the net and can’t find anything proper. Basically the topic I want to cover is : Survivals and Parallels among the hunting, foraging, fishing, pastoral and peasant... more
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Anthropology Sociology Gender

05/05/19

What does the gender term "Non-Binary" mean?
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Anthropology

05/02/19

What are some common movie tropes for men?
Hello everyone, I have a question. I guess this isn't really a typical anthropology question, but it falls under popular culture, so that falls under the hat of anthropology in several ways. Maybe... more
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Anthropology Physical Anthropology

05/02/19

How do humans differ from other primates in life stages?
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Anthropology Physical Anthropology

04/29/19

What are the five fields of anthropology?
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Anthropology

04/28/19

What is cultural anthropology?
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Anthropology Physical Anthropology

04/21/19

Why do anthropologists study non-human primates?
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Anthropology

04/20/19

What is ethnography?
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Anthropology Philosophy Sociology

04/16/19

What is functionalism?
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Anthropology Art Finance

04/14/19

College Dilemma

Hi. For the sake of privacy, my name is June, however, I am 18 years old. I have a list of questions below.1. Is it useless to get a degree in graphic design or painting/drawing? 2. Is it useless... more
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