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Social Anthropology

Social Anthropology delves into the diverse ways in which people live in societies across the world, comparing and analyzing cultural norms, social structures, and human interactions.
Sub-categories:

This subcategory examines family structures, lineage, and the societal implications of kinship systems within various cultures.

This area focuses on the patterns of social relations and the organization of society, including caste, class, and hierarchical systems.

Economic Anthropology studies how economic processes in different societies are influenced by social hierarchies and cultural practices.

Covering the intersection of anthropology and political science, this subcategory explores power dynamics, governance, and authority in different cultural contexts.

This subcategory investigates the religious practices, spiritual beliefs, and worldviews that shape cultures around the globe.

Gender Relations examines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations assigned to different genders in various societies.

It explores legal systems and their relation to moral and social norms within cultures, including dispute resolution and conflict.

This subcategory delves into rituals, ceremonies, and symbolic behavior, understanding their socio-cultural meanings and functions.

Cognitive Anthropology studies how people in different societies perceive and categorize the world around them, focusing on language, cognition, and shared beliefs.

Medical Anthropology examines health, illness, medical practices, and disease as they intersect with cultural practices and social systems.

This subcategory focuses on qualitative research methodologies and immersive fieldwork used to understand cultural dynamics.

Applied Anthropology utilizes anthropological methods and insights to address real-world issues and contribute to policy development.

This area investigates the cultural significance of food, dietary practices, and the role of cuisine in social identity.

It explores education systems, learning practices, and the transmission of knowledge across and within cultures.

Urban Anthropology examines social relationships and cultural phenomena within city environments and the impact of urbanization.

This subcategory analyzes patterns of migration, the experiences of diasporic communities, and the resultant cultural exchanges.