- "Applied anthropology is the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and practices to the analysis and solution of practical problems."
Examines the ethical implications of conducting anthropological research in practical settings.
Cultural sensitivity: Understanding cultural differences and nuances to avoid harm or offense to the community being studied or served.
Ethical obligations to research participants: How to ensure informed consent, confidentiality, and other rights of those being studied.
Collaborative research: Working with the community being studied or served to ensure their needs are met and they have a say in the research process.
Power dynamics: Acknowledging and addressing power imbalances between researchers and the communities they work with.
Social justice and advocacy: Using applied anthropology to promote equality and social justice in the communities being studied or served.
Human rights: Ensuring that research and intervention activities align with international human rights standards.
Accountability and transparency: Being open and transparent about research methods and results, and ensuring accountability for any negative impacts.
Professional responsibility: Upholding the ethical standards of the profession and considering the potential impact of actions on the reputation of the field.
Respect for diversity: Acknowledging and respecting diversity in all its forms, including gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and ability.
Sustainability: Ensuring that research and intervention activities contribute to the long-term health and well-being of the community being studied or served.
- "The term was first put forward by Daniel G. Brinton in his paper titled, 'The Aims of Anthropology'."
- "John Van Willengen simply defined applied anthropology as 'anthropology put to use'."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as public health, education, government, business, and more."
- "Kedia and Van Willigen define the process as a 'complex of related, research-based, instrumental methods which produce change or stability in specific cultural systems through the provision of data, initiation of direct action, and/or the formulation of policy'."
- "Applied anthropology is the praxis-based side of anthropological research; it includes researcher involvement and activism within the participating community."
- "Applied anthropology is the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and practices to the analysis and solution of practical problems."
- "The term was first put forward by Daniel G. Brinton in his paper titled, 'The Aims of Anthropology'."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as public health, education, government, business, and more."
- "Kedia and Van Willengen define the process as a 'complex of related, research-based, instrumental methods which produce change or stability in specific cultural systems through the provision of data, initiation of direct action, and/or the formulation of policy'."
- "Applied anthropology is the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and practices to the analysis and solution of practical problems."
- "Applied anthropology is the praxis-based side of anthropological research; it includes researcher involvement and activism within the participating community."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as public health."
- "John Van Willengen simply defined applied anthropology as 'anthropology put to use'."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as education."
- "Applied anthropology is the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and practices to the analysis and solution of practical problems."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as government."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems."
- "Applied anthropology includes conducting research with a primary or tertiary purpose to solve real-world problems in areas such as business."
- "Applied anthropology is the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and practices to the analysis and solution of practical problems."