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Future of Anthropology in Africa
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As a young scholar of Anthropology in Africa I have realized that the discipline is slowly missing relevance at least to our young scholars who are joining college. My main concern is the relatively…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by muyekho barasa Oct 21, 2011.
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muyekho barasa replied to A. Ashkuff's discussion In what way can anthropologists help mediate cross-cultural violence?
A. Ashkuff left a comment for muyekho barasa"First, congratulations on graduating!
Second, I just read a whole article about "engaged anthropology" in American Anthropologist. Based on that reading, almost all forms of anthropology seem applied in some small way. So, I…"
muyekho barasa left a comment for A. Ashkuff"I have liked your approach to issues just checked your web i am impressed,kindly advice me,i am also fresh from University graduating in Dec how can one apply anthropology?"
muyekho barasa replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa"Well put A. will follow up with u"
A. Ashkuff left a comment for muyekho barasa"I really like your emotional commitment to African anthropology. Although scientists are supposed to remain objective, this accomplishes nothing without well placed passion. Lemme know if I can help, in any small way, from the…"
A. Ashkuff replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa"If it counts for everything, as a relatively young anthropologist living in America, I think African anthropology is every bit as important as any other subfield. In fact, I've been taught that the field of anthropology owes Africa a debt, of…"
muyekho barasa replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa"I get your point Mimi its my sincere hope that the East Africans will also learn to appreciate Anthropology"
"There's hope...Cry no more for our beloved Anthropology Muyekho. I am a student at the University of South Africa and I am privvy to an anthro curriculum that is outstanding. My very first module "Culture as a human resource…"
muyekho barasa replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa"Its true Klaus it has been long for Anthropology to get recognition across the board.The University administrators do not practice it the lecturers who are very few feel ashamed of themselves.My suggestion in East Africa there is need for a strong…"
Klaus Rominger replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa" Keith,
Thanks for saying in 4 paragraphs what it took me 3 pages to say.
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Klaus Rominger replied to muyekho barasa's discussion Future of Anthropology in Africa"Dr. Muyekho Barasa
Thank you. You have brought to light (what I consider) one of the main problems in Anthropology. There is however a thread that runs through the discipline that suggests that Anthropology should "give something…"
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- At 4:33pm on October 21, 2011, A. Ashkuff said…
First, congratulations on graduating!
Second, I just read a whole article about "engaged anthropology" in American Anthropologist. Based on that reading, almost all forms of anthropology seem applied in some small way. So, I don't believe the question is "how can one apply anthropology?" I think a better question is "how can one apply anthropology, in a specific way?" What are your personal goals, as an anthropologist? To affect political change? To generate profit? Something else?
Third, I'd like to direct your attention to the COMMENTS section of this link. http://ashkuff.com/akaBlog/?p=4453 Me and a girl named Mimi have a pretty lengthy discussion about this very matter.
Lastly, I should warn you that I'm struggling myself. As an adviser, I'm pretty much only qualified to warn you against my own mistakes. (Laughs Out Loud)
--- Ashkuff | http://www.ashkuff.com | Venturing out of “armchair” scholarship and into action, one anthropologist tackles business, occultism, and violence! He gets spooked and roughed up a lot.
- At 1:12am on October 20, 2011, A. Ashkuff said…
I really like your emotional commitment to African anthropology. Although scientists are supposed to remain objective, this accomplishes nothing without well placed passion. Lemme know if I can help, in any small way, from the US.
--- Ashkuff | http://www.ashkuff.com | Venturing out of “armchair” scholarship and into action, one anthropologist tackles business, occultism, and violence! He gets spooked and roughed up a lot.
- At 3:05pm on September 19, 2011,
Keith Hart said…
Thanks for posting your thoughts on the Forum, Muyekho. But you must learn how to copy a text into the box provided, if it is not long like this one. Save your document as Web Filtered in Word and copy it into the box.
- At 11:24am on September 19, 2011,
- Welcome to the OAC, Muyekho!
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