Vasundhra - Author at Anthroholic - Anthropologist

Vasundhra

Vasundhra began her journey as an anthropologist in India, drawn to people, their stories, traditions, and ancestry. Her work has taken her from tribal villages and nomadic landscapes to advanced laboratories studying the human past, where she witnessed how deeply culture, environment, and policy shape health outcomes. Her fieldwork with pastoral nomads in Leh-Ladakh revealed how climate change quietly erodes livelihoods and health security, while her research at BITS Pilani during the COVID-19 pandemic explored the psychosocial dimensions of resilience and well-being. These experiences shaped her conviction that health is inseparable from its social and cultural context. Transitioning into policy research, she worked on a project on affordable generic medicines in Karnataka, collaborating with doctors, entrepreneurs, and communities to evaluate India’s largest public health initiative. This experience underscored for her the systemic barriers to healthcare access and the need for policies informed by lived realities. Now pursuing a Master’s in Global Health at the University of Geneva, Switzerland and complementing it with courses in environmental economics and food sustainability at the Graduate Institute, Vasundhra continues to bridge anthropology and policy. Her work reflects a commitment to advancing health equity by addressing the social, cultural, and structural determinants that shape human well-being.
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Hunting and Gathering (Foraging)

Hunting and gathering, also known as foraging, can be defined as the original subsistence economy of humankind. From the earliest hominids to some societies

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Ceremonial Exchange

Ceremonial exchange, a socio-economic activity ingrained in human societies worldwide, is a fascinating aspect of cultural anthropology.

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Colluvium

Colluvium, a type of unconsolidated geological deposit, plays a significant role in archaeological studies. Originating from the Latin word ‘colluere’, meaning to

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Dryopithecus

Dryopithecus, a member of the extinct great ape family, holds a significant place in the study of hominid evolution. Their fossilized remains, often discovered in

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Kula Ring of Trobriand Islanders

The Kula Ring, often simply known as "Kula", is a traditional ceremonial exchange system conducted in the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea.

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Features of Simple Economy

In a simple economy, the division of labor is primarily based on age, gender, and physical capabilities. The variety of occupations is minimal, with most

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Stages of Economic Development

Economic development is an integral part of the evolution of human societies, shaping the societal structure and influencing the distribution

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Jajmani System

The Jajmani System is an ancient socio-economic institution in India, primarily observed in rural areas

What is a Scheduled Caste in Anthropology

Scheduled Castes

The Scheduled Castes (SCs) of India are an integral part of the social fabric, encompassing a variety of marginalized groups and communities. The concept, criteria, and problems associated with Scheduled Castes are