ANT 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Essentialism, Participant Observation, Japanese Hip Hop
20 Apr 2016
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Use of anthropological research techniques and perspectives to identify, assess, and solve contemporary problems. Understand contexts and potential consequences of policies and initiatives designed to address social problems. Identify and assess: needs: what is/are the perceived problem(s) According to those affected (could be the group of people themselves) According to outsiders (ex. gov"t agencies: actors involved: build on) The problem: homes for the apache were either non-existent or unsuitable. The project: a firm was hired to produce homes for the people: its approach: build as many houses as fast as possible, methodological problems. Esber"s approach: distributed magazines throughout the community to get ideas about the ideal home first, then engulfed himself in the community and learned more first-hand and through participant observation. Globalization: (diffusion, migration, economic policies) that promote change in today"s interlinked world: broadly restricting and integrating world"s economies and societies, increasing links among people. Mobility: migration and travel movement from rural to urban.
