Long Consonants Signify the beginning of Words Speech is a continuous stream of acoustic impulses, but humans can distinguish words with remarkable precision and rapidity. To determine how this is feasible, a…
Material Culture Material culture is the collection of tangible things, artifacts, and structures that humans make, use, or modify in order to adapt to their surroundings and…
Cultural Practice Cultural practice is the embodiment of a culture or subculture, particularly in relation to the conventional and customary activities of a specific ethnic or cultural…
Rural Crafts Rural crafts are a diverse set of traditional skills and trades conducted in rural areas and frequently passed down through generations. It refers to traditional…
Citizen Science – a research discipline Citizen science is a study undertaken with the general population, or amateur/nonprofessional researchers or participants, in science, social science, and a variety of other disciplines.…
Key Aspects of Social Innovation Social innovation is the creation and implementation of new ideas, strategies, and solutions to address social and environmental concerns. These are innovative social practices that…
Cultural Anthropology – a branch of anthropology Cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures, societies, and behavior. Anthropology is the scientific study of humans in general, including biological evolution, archaeology, linguistics,…
Environmental Justice – a social movement Environmental justice is a concept that addresses the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and burdens among various communities, with a focus on marginalized or vulnerable…
Disability Anthropology Disability anthropology is a branch of anthropology that studies disability from a cultural, social, and historical standpoint. It is a branch of anthropology that studies…
Health Equity Health equity is the idea that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their optimal level of health, regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender,…
Sociocultural System A sociocultural system is the interconnectedness of social and cultural elements within a society. It pertains to a “human population viewed (1) in its ecological…
Aging Societies are more Prone to Collapse The impact of aging societies on societal stability and potential collapse is a complex and contentious topic among researchers and policymakers. While it is true…