Points of contact between core ideas in philosophy and anthropology such as comparative cosmology and ontology and the theorisation of subjectivity.

For all those researching contemporary Pagans in Europe and America

Where and how do we look in our endeavours to research and theorise identity?

A group for discussion of all aspects of the anthropology of religion. Discussion can concern cross-cultural analysis, or specific religions. Any other topic tangentially related to religion is also welcome, including folklore studies, etc.

As Victor Turner said, culture is a forest of symbols...

There are many anthropology journals. Unfortunately, not all of them are read or heard of equally! This is a group for posting call-for-papers for all known and unknown journals, promoting the OAC's spirit of international cooperation.

To discuss contemporary developments in Latin America, explore Latin American anthropology and its potential for developing anthropological theory and understandings. Contributions in English, Spanish and Portuguese welcome.See More

Information is not knowledge.Knowledge is not wisdom.Wisdom is not truth.Truth is not beauty.Beauty is not love.Love is not music.Music is the best.

A place to discuss anthropological research in Africa, and the state of the discipline in African universities.

How do people heal from traumatic events? What roles do narrative, ritual, mythology, etc play in this process?

A forum for the discussion of anthropology and music. Not reserved for erstwhile "experts," just come to talk about music.

Discussing ethnography and ethnographic disciplines in general, whether or not they are exclusive to anthropology as a discipline. Folkloristics, market research, ethnomusicology, microsociology, microeconomics, microhistory...

A forum for debating issues about mayan culture (archaeology, linguistics, anthropology, ethnohistory)

Theories guiding our thinking, and thinking about theory.

A group to promote and exchange ideas related to art and anthropology, whether it be museum anthropology, anthropology of art, or indigenous art studies... all scholars in the field welcome