What is Economic Anthropology? Economics vs Economic Anthropology | Kula Ring, Culture, & Exchange
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- What is Economic Anthropology? In today's video, we will be explaining, discussing, and defining economic anthropology. Some interesting topics covered in this video are the Kula Ring, gift economies, Bronislaw Molonowski, Marcel Mauss, Levels of Exchange, and so much more! Ask me your questions and comments down below!
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Um, am I blind or was there no mention of self-domestication?
Whether you say we domesticated ourselves, or we were domesticated by memes/culture shouldn't matter.
Keep accumulating your models of what's going on.... You're headed on tye right direction, but I'd strongly recommend Matt Ridley and Joseph Henrich, such as The Red Queen and The Secret of Pur Success, and not least: The ToK system by Gregg Henriques, including the justification hypothesis...
Why would our genes select such white sclera as ours? Why would those with less-white sclera in our past not get as much sex? Why do dogs and horses have more than wolves and zebra?
I'm a double major in Anthropology and Economics and you did a great job! So much of what we consider to be the economy is actually very limited to western perceptions of legality and finance, and this perception often cannot fully see the extent of many economies, especially in the Global South. Economics focuses on creating models that often erase nuance, while anthropology is often quite focused on nuance and thus can make the study of systems quite complicated. It's hard to reconcile the two fields but ultimately, economics definitely can benefit from anthropology!
This was put more beautifully that I ever could, thank you so much for sharing! I literally wish I could go back in time and put this comment in the video lol. Thank you so much for sharing this, I completely agree!
I would not use the term "Global South" if I were you, it's yet another phrase devised by powers at large to divide humanity up even further, much like 1st world and 3rd world. And in terms of geography, Australia and New Zealand are pretty south, so are they also considered the Global South?
@@taimalik1110 While I agree that the term can be a misnomer, I think it is important to recognize socio-economic differences between various countries, especially in a field such as economic anthropology (in response to the idea of the term "dividing up humanity even further"). By refusing to acknowledge differences, we are unable to see these countries and their needs in their entirety.
I actually think it's the opposite. Of course I'm coming from an economics background, but I don't think the definition of economics is even remotely close to what we study.
Even when I did my undergrad studies we had entire topics on things like non-monetary evaluation, fair allocation, etc.
I still think economics can learn from anthropology, but much of what I've read from anthropologists doesn't really get passed economics 101 so their critics are usually just on really basic economic models, that even economists say are a stepping stool for more complicated models.
What is a double specialization in anthropology and economics like? I am from Peru, I studied anthropology, I would like to specialize in economic anthropology issues and rural economics issues.
What a great explanation!
Wow this sounds like the most interesting anthro subfield until now. Thank you for covering it
Of course! So many people have been requesting a video on it and it felt like it was time...
Great topic Alivia! I was thinking about the Kula since you introduced the topic and I’m glad you used it as an example. Economic anthropology also relates to kinship, religion, gender norms, which makes it a very exciting and interdisciplinary topic. Another example than comes into my mind is the gift exchange theory of Levi Strauss, later commented and critiqued by Rosaldo and Gayle Rubin among others
Yes, thank you so much for adding this to the conversation of economic anthropology! This is a great example. Remind me, did you take anthropology in school, or is it a hobby interest?
I’m actually doing a PhD in Anthropology at the University of Iowa 😊
What, wow!! That's so amazing! What is your PhD on?
It’s sociocultural Anthropology. I’m researching about obstetric violence in Colombia
That's so awesome, thank you for sharing!
Made me think on how symbolic money in general has been, I mean, you cant eat paper money, or gold or silver coins, so it is just a symbol of the value actual goods like food or clothing have.
Nice video! 😁
Such an excellent point-not going to lie, i think about this often. Thank you!
Please look up UPSC Anthropology Optional syllabus and make videos topic wise. Literally Indian Students would die for it.
Might I suggest Ludwig Von Mises' stellar work known as Human Action.
Good job🎉
OMG YAY FINALLYYYYY Thanks for this vid, Alivia!
Of course!! So many people have been asking for it!
Thank you for this!
Of course!
In my economics course, we defined it as how "society meets endless needs". I often debate people on neoclassical approaches to economics and neoliberalism. These are obviously huge academic debates but I would describe myself as someone who has a more heterodox approach.
Just in addition: Marcel Mauss used Malinowski's case-study of the Kula trade in developing his theory of the gift in non-industrial societies (archaic societies as Mauss called them). Just as Mauss used other anthropological studies about the potlach and other forms of gift exchange. He did not do any fieldwork in the Trobiander islands himself. As far as I know. But correct me when I am wrong! And thnak you for the wonderful video :)
The importance of another kinds of "economies" beyond of capitalismo, may be, is the main contirbution of the antropology in this topic.
Yes, I find this aspect of economic anthropology reaaaally interesting
This is a topic on my upcoming LSAT. Great video, thanks.
Well explained 2024 here
Hi Alivia! Really love the content you’re sharing on your channel. Keep it up! Also, not sure if this was requested already but would you mind sharing what types of careers you’ve found that would best utilize economic anthropology? Thanks!!
Aw, I'm so glad!! And I have not shared that, but I'll look into it!
Hello my friend, it was pretty much a serendipitous moment when I chanced upon your channel, and let me tell you, I am digging it :p So, I am a construction engineer (architectural/structural engineering), and we do lots of digging in the field. But the question that always comes to me is what past anthropological and archaeological remains are we disturbing when we build new structures? Would you please be able to make a video about anthropology/archeology in the context of architecture and civil engineering? I think there is definitely an application of your field of study in construction. Thanks!
This is so kind, thank you! I would love to do a video on this! I admit, I would need to do more research but it sounds awesome! Thank you for bringing up this perspective
Can you do an assessment on Anthropologist Professor Jeffery Meldrum’s work?
That would be a interesting take.
What specifically do you have in mind? This sounds interesting :)
@@AliviaBrown Thank You for responding,
Specifically his research into the Sasquatch and how he assess the data such as track castings, videos and photos, and testimony.
Also a honorable mention of John Bindernagel.
hi! can u suggest any readings that tackles abt economic anthropology?
As far as I can tell, economic anthropology as a sub-field of anthropology is still not generally recognized. Can you recommend a reputable economic anthropology PhD program in the United States or in the United Kingdom?
Hi, I am from Perú, I would like to know most economic anthropology.
hello I'm from Indonesia, I want to study economic anthropology, is there an Indonesian translation video?
Would you suggest me any book name about origin & history of economic anthropology? Advance thanks. ❤
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