Anthropology

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, including human biology, culture, and society. This broad field encompasses several sub-disciplines, including cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. From exploring the diversity of human cultures to understanding the biological and evolutionary foundations of our species, anthropology provides a comprehensive understanding of what it means to be human.

Concept of Culture Lag in Social Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Lag

The phrase "cultural lag" refers to both the idea that culture often lags behind technological progress and the repercussions of this lag on the socioeconomic system.

Neutral Theory of Evolution in Anthropology

Neutral Theory of Evolution

According to the neutral theory of evolution, the bulk of molecular variation has no influence on fitness, so random processes are the most likely cause of genetic variation.

Grave Robbery in Anthropology - Anthroholic

Grave Robbery

Grave robbery, tomb robbery, or tomb raiding are all words for the act of digging up a grave, tomb, or crypt in order to take valuables.

Palynology in Archaeology - Anthroholic

Palynology

Palynology is the study of pollens, spores and other associated microscopic organisms in living as well as fossilised forms.

Cultural Pluralism in Anthropology

Cultural Pluralism

Cultural pluralism has been proposed as a goal and a set of social behaviors for properly managing modern society's rising variety and connection.

Archaeoastronomy in Archaeology - Anthroholic

Archaeoastronomy

How ancient civilizations "used these occurrences and what role the sky played in their society" is the subject of archaeoastronomy research (often spelled archeoastronomy).

Functions of Marriage - Anthropology

Functions of Marriage

Marriage is a vital social institution which performs important justifications without which society cannot survive and continue. The functions of marriage are one of the basis to understand marriage as an institution.