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Investigates how the production, distribution, and consumption of food is influenced by cultural and social factors. Impact: Addresses issues of food security, nutrition, and sustainable agricultural practices.

A subfield focused on how health, illness, and healthcare are influenced by cultural, social, and biological factors. Impact: Informs public health initiatives and helps tailor health interventions to specific cultural contexts.

The study of cultural influences on education systems, practices, and outcomes. Impact: Shapes educational reforms and policies to be culturally inclusive and effective.

The field that explores the impact of digital technologies on human behavior, culture, and society. Impact: Offers insights into the digital transformation of societies and informs policy on technology access and digital literacy.

A fundamental method in anthropological research where the anthropologist lives with the community being studied to observe and participate in their everyday activities. Impact: Provides nuanced insight into community practices, leading to more effective and culturally sensitive development projects.

The application of anthropological insights to inform and shape public policy decisions. Impact: Ensures policies are responsive to and respectful of diverse populations and their cultural contexts.

The vocation and practice of managing cultural resources, such as historical and archaeological sites. Impact: Protects heritage sites while also allowing for development that respects historical legacies.

The study of how different societies understand and interact with the environment. Impact: Guides sustainable development practices that are socially acceptable and environmentally sound.

The practice where anthropologists use their research to promote and protect the rights and interests of the people they study. Impact: Elevates marginalized voices and contributes to social justice initiatives.

Explores how religious beliefs and practices shape individual and group identities, social structures, and worldviews. Impact: Fosters interfaith dialogue and contributes to the management of cultural and religious diversity.

The study of the relationship between language and cultural behavior. Impact: Contributes to language preservation efforts and helps maintain cultural diversity.

The study of how different cultures perceive and manage their natural environment. Impact: Influences environmental policy by valuing indigenous knowledge in natural resource management.

Applying anthropological theories and methods in the business sector to understand organizational culture and consumer behavior. Impact: Helps companies enhance product design, workplace efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The study of life in urban settings, particularly the complex social, economic, and cultural issues faced by cities. Impact: Informs urban planning and social policies aimed at improving the quality of life for all city residents.

The study of the medical systems of different ethnic groups, incorporating local beliefs and practices. Impact: Improves healthcare delivery by integrating traditional healing practices and biomedical care.

An approach used to quickly and efficiently gather information about the life in rural communities, which is then used for development planning. Impact: Speeds up data collection and helps in the implementation of timely and context-specific interventions.

An approach that focuses on solving immediate problems in communities, rather than purely academic research. Impact: Leads to direct, positive changes in the community by addressing local issues.

Examines the lasting effects of colonialism on cultures and societies, often with the aim of decolonizing knowledge and practices. Impact: Promotes understanding of historical injustices and supports post-colonial societies in reclaiming cultural autonomy.

The application of anthropological knowledge to tackle development challenges, often by critiquing and improving policies. Impact: Enhances development effectiveness by incorporating local perspectives and needs.