Cultural Role of Cities
The Cultural Role of Cities: From Civilizational Lighthouses to Engines of Change When we think about cities, we often default to the “bricks and mortar” view—the skyscrapers,…
The Cultural Role of Cities: From Civilizational Lighthouses to Engines of Change When we think about cities, we often default to the “bricks and mortar” view—the skyscrapers,…
Introduction: Contextualizing the Theory The “Hindu Method of Tribal Absorption” is a foundational concept in Indian anthropology, primarily attributed to Nirmal Kumar Bose (1901–1972). First pre…
The Theoretical Foundations of Indian Sociology: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cultural Traditions, Power Dynamics, and Sacred Structures The study of Indian civilization underwent a seismic shift in the…
The Periphery and the Paradigm: Tribes (Adivasi, Atavika) in Ancient Indian Social, Political, and Ecological History Youtube class (Click here) or follow the link: https://youtu.be/EEwoZnqf…
Gender Relations in Ancient India: An Anthropological Study of Women’s Position in the Vedic Period and its Contemporary Legacy For the Youtube class video click here or follow…
Youtube class video (click here) or follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN37UsIvVIg&t=13s Contents The Dual Mandate: Geographical and E…
Click here for the youtube video or follow the link: https://youtu.be/ygsf5vb7NC8 Contents I. Introduction: Conceptual Framework and Historical Overview of Indian Society II. The Struc…
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Class lecture Youtube video (click here) Introduction: The study of Indian society and culture by anthropologists has never been a singular, unified intellectual endeavor. Spanning more th…
Anthropology of Religion: A Comprehensive Overview Contents Anthropology of Religion: A Comprehensive Overview.. 1
Oath and Ordeal: Concepts in Political Anthropology In political anthropology, the concepts of oath and ordeal offer fascinating insights into how societies establish truth, enforce justice, an…
POWER, LAW, AUTHORITY and LEGITIMACY POWER, LAW, AUTHORITY and LEGITIMACY. 1
Anthropology of Social Control: Social control is a fundamental concept in political anthropology, referring to the mechanisms and processes by which conformity to norms, rules, and laws…
‘Primitive Law’ and Sanctions in Political Anthropology Political anthropology, in its exploration of power, authority, and governance across diverse human societies, pays particular attention …
Economic Anthropology: Reciprocity, Redistribution and Market Exchange Anthropological economic theory, heavily influenced by Karl Polanyi’s seminal work, The Great Transformation (1957)¹ parti…
The Role of the Asiatic Society in Developing Indian Anthropology Introduction The Asiatic Society, established in 1784 in Kolkata by Sir William Jones, stands as one of…
The Role of the Indian Anthropological Society in Shaping Indian Anthropology Introduction The Indian Anthropological Society (IAS), established in 1969, has been a pivotal institution in th…
The Role of the Anthropological Survey of India in Shaping Indian Anthropology Introduction The Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI), established in 1945, stands as a cornerstone in…
Archaeology of power and identity: the political use of the discipline. 1
Cultural Relativism Cultural Relativism expresse…
Anthropology and Psychology interface: Contents Anthropology and Psychology interface: 1
Ethnography and Ethnology Contents Ethnography and Ethnology. 1
Ethnography and Ethnology Contents Ethnography and Ethnology. 1
Culture and Personality Culture and personality is the name of a broad unrecognized movement which brings cultural anthropology, psychology and psychiatry together from about 1928 to…