Title: Five Main Characteristics of Anthropology | The Classroom
Headings: Five Main Characteristics of Anthropology
Five Main Characteristics of Anthropology
Culture
Holistic Approach
Field Work
Multiply Theories
Purposes of Anthropology

Content: During field work of a contemporary society, anthropologists ideally should get the permission and cooperation of the people being studied. Participant observation is a key component of field work in a modern society. Participant observation involves actively taking part in the events and daily lives of the people. Interviews help the anthropologist gain an understanding of the culture. Multiply Theories
There are as many ways to study cultures as there are cultures to study. Anthropological theory helps an anthropologist study a culture by providing a framework to ask questions. Anthropological theories include evolutionist, diffusionist, psychoanalytic, historical-particularism, societal functionalist, individual functionist, structuralist, interpretivist and constructionist. Purposes of Anthropology
Anthropology's main purpose is to understand human conditions from the past to the present and to use that knowledge to improve conditions. Anthropology seeks to help people understand cultural diversity, cultural values and improve critical, interpretative and reflective thinking. Applied anthropology takes the lessons learned from anthropology and uses those lessons to assist people.