Researchers have developed a multitude of tools over the last century that highlight our personal and cultural identities in a broad-reaching field called anthropology. The field of anthropology investigates everything human in order to capture the diverse beliefs, practices, experiences, and subtle nuances that make humans truly human. From the social sciences to the biological and physical sciences, anthropology implements a wide array of lenses to evaluate why and how we are as similar as we are different to one another. Whether we are interviewing for a new position or meeting the in-laws at a family get-together, gaining a preliminary introduction to anthropology allows insight into how people structure their basic beliefs and practices.In this assessment, you will encounter a simulated crisis situation that requires an anthropological response. You will play the part of an anthropologist who hasfirsthand knowledge and experience working in a biological, environmental, and cultural disaster situation. Also, you have real-world field experience personallyworking with this affected group and are well versed in their history and complex system of beliefs and practices. As such, you have been asked to respond to thecrisis situation in an interview In Part A, you will prepare for the interview, defining anthropology and reflecting onits importance to the world. s. Not only will the reporter’s questions appear, butyou will receive guidance in the form of an example document (Final Project Part A Sample) so you know exactly what is needed to fully answer the question.Crisis situation listed below:https://www.pbs.org/video/frontline-aids-black-america/PromptAs you prepare for the interview, think about anthropology in general terms. Take yourself outside the realm of the current crisis you will be interviewed aboutshortly and make sure you are clear about what anthropology does, why it is important, and how its past informs its present. Be sure you take your time and useclear examples, as you want to be as ready as possible before you appear on national TV.Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:I. Defining Anthropology: What is anthropology? Here you will separate the different anthropology subfields you have learned about, and you willdiscuss how the field is the sum of all its parts as you consider people and their complexities. How do all the subfields work together to form the fieldof anthropology? You will also provide a field-specific example to support your definition.II. Anthropological Perspective: In this section, you will explain the significance of an anthropological perspective in various crises. Why do peopleneed an anthropological perspective? Here you will explain the importance of an anthropological perspective in the following situations:A. Global cultural crisesB. Biological crisesC. Environmental crisesIII. Historical Perspective: In this section, you will discuss the importance of history in understanding the present.A. Provide an example of a historical anthropological contribution that has helped legitimize the field in the present day. Here you willdemonstrate the lasting impacts of anthropological history.B. Provide an example of a way that cultural groups and individuals use their past to inform their everyday life. How are (or are not) peopleproducts of their past? Make connections between cultural groups’ and individuals’ past and their current everyday lives.C. Explain how people are (or are not) products of their familial past. Make connections between peoples’ family history and their presentidentity.D. Explain how people are (or are not) products of their communal or regional past. Make connections between peoples’ communal orregional past and their present identity.
