Anthro Analyst is a blog that discusses modern issues in cultural anthropology and public health. Discussions about societal inequality, health disparities, and discrimination are a starting point for activism and change — we strive to spark such conversations.
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Recent Posts
The Neolithic Revolution: How did societies around the world come into existence?
Are you an anthropology nerd? If you’re anything like me, you might have pondered the origins of humankind over a bowl of cereal, absorbed in episodes of Civilizations. How did…
Addressing another outbreak of Ebola in the DRC—what needs to be done?
Ebola. Just three days ago, an outbreak of this virulent infection was reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 2014–2016 Ebola epidemic started in West Africa and has…
On cultural homogeneity and globalization
A group of people are playing flutes, dancing with nearby families and friends. As the melodious harmony emanates from the musicians’ instruments, the sun dips below the horizon line. Continue…
Fighting the health crisis of tomorrow
Today, climate change is universally recognized as the extinction-level threat of our future. But another monster lurks, one you probably haven’t thought about. Continue Reading
A study in biological anthropology: How our “junk” makes humans unique
If you’re a nature-lover or have binged a few David Attenborough’s Planet Earth documentaries, you’ve probably pondered the existential question of creation at least once. What makes us human? Are…