Anthropology is the study of what makes us human.
Anthoropology = Biological + Social
Anthropology is the study of the origin and development of human societies and cultures.
To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws and builds upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences.
Subfields of Anthropology
Modern anthropology is often divided into four distinct subdisciplines: biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. The four disciplines can be generally characterized as follows: biological anthropology (also known as physical anthropology) is the study of human-environmental adaptation; cultural anthropology is the study of how people develop and use culture as a tool; linguistic anthropology is the study of how people communicate and formulate language; and archaeology is the study of the past through material left behind (also known as artifacts).
1. Biological anthropoloty
The study of human biology and evolutionary framework.
2. Archeology
The study of the material culture of past people groups.
3. Cultural anthropology
The study of human societies in the present or recent past.
- government
- religion
- taboos/customs
- gender roles
4. Linguistic anthropology
The study of language and its interaction with social systems.