Key Concepts in Anthropology

The video introduces anthropology, tracing its roots from early travelers' tales to its formal study in the 19th century. It discusses the shift to ethnography in the 20th century, highlighting key figures like Franz Boas and Bronislaw Malinowski. The video explores various specializations, such as political, medical, and feminist anthropology, and examines theoretical advancements like structuralism and interpretive approaches. It concludes with modern applications of anthropology in a globalized world.

What is the primary focus of anthropology as introduced in the video?

• The study of ancient artifacts

• The study of people and their cultures

• The study of geological formations

• The study of animal behavior

Which book by Marcel Mauss is mentioned as influential in early anthropology?

• Europe and the People Without History

• The Gift

• The Interpretation of Cultures

• The Ritual Process

What method became central to anthropology in the early 20th century?

• Genetic testing

• Archaeological excavation

• Linguistic analysis

• Ethnography

Who is known for rejecting speculative anthropology and promoting ethnography?

• Eric Wolf

• Claude Lévi-Strauss

• Franz Boas

• Clifford Geertz

What does political anthropology primarily question?

• The development of ancient civilizations

• The assumptions of global politics

• The evolution of human anatomy

• The origins of human language

Which anthropologist challenged Western views on Muslim women's clothing?

• Johannes Fabian

• Lila Abu-Lughod

• James Ferguson

• Victor Turner

What theory did Claude Lévi-Strauss introduce in the 1960s?

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Postmodernism

• Interpretivism

According to Clifford Geertz, how should cultures be studied?

• By focusing on economic systems

• Scientifically and in search of laws

• Through archaeological methods

• Interpretively in search of meaning

What did Johannes Fabian's work inspire in anthropology?

• The emphasis on genetic anthropology

• The focus on linguistic anthropology

• The development of medical anthropology

• The development of historical anthropology

What is a key focus of modern anthropology as discussed in the video?

• Analyzing genetic data

• Studying ancient ruins

• Re-evaluating old problems in a globalizing world

• Focusing solely on pre-industrial societies