Film Discussion #1 Applied and Academic Anthropology are similar in terms of who, what, where, when, and why. Although Anthropologists have the ability to work in both facets simultaneously, there is a clear-cut differentiation between these two dimensions. Applied is thought to be the specialty of comprehending a societies problems and creating a smooth transition away from such issues, where as academic includes emphasis on the idea of Anthropology and the practical study of the subject. Blended together, transforming the environment around them can be handled through expression of speech and locution.
Barack Obama has been an inspiration in his richness of enculturation. Mr Obama's mother, Ann Dunham is a caucasian woman and his father, Barack Obama Sr. was a man of color particularly from Kenya. Interestingly enough his mother was an anthropologist who concentrated her life on the diversification of humans.Ann Dunham is considered an applied anthropologist in this instance. Obama's ancestry, upbringing through social norms, and interrelationships identify him as a symbol attributed to these factors. …show more content…
In order to better treat a person it would first require you to attempt a better understanding of a person. Cultural history has effected medical intervention in real-life situations due to lack of knowledge or understanding of modernistic approaches of treatment. If a person is unaware of a possible treatment they are more than likely unable to be receiving the treatment they require to survive or to live a longer, healthy life. Forensic science in anthropology is used often time to solve the issues of historical deaths and crimes. DNA may be the main identification for victims, however the bones and forensics of a victim is more useful than