What Is Anthropology? | Anthropology Graduate Explains Subfields, Key Terms, Jobs, & More!

What is Anthropology? In this weeks video, I will be sharing what anthropology is and why it is important. As the study of humans, anthropology is an important field that many people want to learn about today. What else do you guys want to know? Let me know in the comment section down below!
Who am I? My name is Alivia Brown and I am a recent UCLA Anthropology graduate on a mission to find a career that I love. My major does not have a straight forward "path" as many would say and I am not only determined to prove that I can be successful in my major but also demonstrate my ability to find a career that brings me joy. This is my journey to expanding my global and anthropological knowledge. This is my journey to finding the best career I can. This is my journey to finding happiness. This is my journey to success.
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[@AliviaBrown]

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[@mentalprolapse7165]

cool, change your name spelling :)

[@josephanthro]

Applied anthropology is like that one friend who always volunteers to be the designated driver and takes care of the rest of us schmucks studying the weird stuff and helps us find our way to get to where we're going.

[@AliviaBrown]

Hahaha, I love this

[@ElianalaDivina]

I was talking to a girl yesterday about her anthropology major, and I think I literally found my calling

[@matjsz]

I've always liked to write about fictional universes where cultures grow and mix and creates new cultures with new languages and everything like that. I love to read about past societies and the history of nations, how they formed, how they've mixed cultures with other nations, how languages are developed by different populations throughout time. I've just enrolled on an anthropology major while writing my first book with my own fictional universe with various languages and cultures created from scratch where I imagined all the process of evolution, from hunter-gatherer groups to nations. I hope someday I can publish the book, meanwhile I will stick to the anthropology studies, and hopefully this will improve the story!

[@meringue116]

Pls tell us the name when it’s published, it sounds so cool 🤩🤩

[@amyred9652]

I’m stuck between anthropology and sociology, I also am interested in writing and have a journalistic and photography/film education. One part of me is saying humans and society interests you study it! Then another says document it then everyone else including you will subconsciously study it from a philosophical area. Then another part is highly political due to seeing how society really works and its atrocities and wants to change things but charity work and politics degrees don’t actually change things. I always thought I have more of a creative not scientific mind so maybe anthropology isn’t for me but you never know till you try. I’m well and truly stuck.

[@BRONZALiVE]

Im a recent high school graduate living in Australia, and I’m just about to start my first year at uni, I’m double majoring in English and anthropology, I love reading and writing about mythology and history of humanity, and I feel there are lots of benefits of an English major learning how to conduct research and study literature, but I adore anthropology as well, and specifically researching culture and mythology, here’s hoping I can do it and not fail👍

[@AliviaBrown]

Wow, that is so exciting! I think English and Anthropology sound like a great combination. You got this!

[@isicaf8002]

Hey! I have a question, what’s your chosen field of study? I’m also intrested in culture and mythologies so it would be great to know

[@BRONZALiVE]

@@isicaf8002 out of the main areas of anthropology, I’m more the archeological area

[@amb.abdulwahabrazack4789]

As a final Year student studying BSc Hons Social Anthropology on the shores of Njala University Sierra Leone, I am excited to have listened to your wonderful presentation.

[@gabis2603]

Hypnotic video, love the fact that there's no background music it's so peaceful to watch 😢really great editing and really useful information thanks a lot

[@tansthegreat]

I graduated from (English) Linguistics in 2016 and didn't have the courage to apply for master's degree or anything, I just wanted to have a job and "start" my life. So, I got my teaching certificate and started teaching English. It's been 8 years now, I DO NOT want to keep up with teaching English and I've realized that all the books I buy and read in one breath are anthropology books. I love doing researches, reading and thinking about it. So, I decided to take a leap of faith, quit my job this summer, stick to private lessons for income and apply for anthropology master's programme. I really want to study on linguistics&culture fields-if they accept me... I've been studying introduction level books and watching videos. Thanks to my degree, I'm familiar with most of the notions. I hope it works out well... I want to go back to academy and study anthropolgy so bad. I just wanted to share, thank you for the videos

[@luisandrade2254]

I hope this begins a new era in this channel in which you go more into detail about topics in anthropology

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you! I definitely want to dive into details more this year :)

[@mckilla0g]

if i knew what Anthropology was, I would've taken it for college. sadly, i learned about it watching Community, during college. solid video on it, great job!

[@isaacciego888]

It seems to me that there can be a massive difference between what im learning as an anthropology student in Guatemala and what people in europe or the US or África might learn, for example: we are constantly reminded of how our profession has been used to colonize cultures that were considered inferior, and how is it that anthropologists tend to have an eurocentric view of what is exotic and what is normal, what is developed and what not. Im just guessing we are all receiving different perspectives

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! This is true in the US as well-understanding the history of anthropology allows us to understand where anthropology is today. I would love to create a video on this topic, I just want to make sure I get it right :)

[@isaacciego888]

@@AliviaBrown i'll wait for it☺️

[@AliviaBrown]

@@isaacciego888 awesoooome!

[@CarmelaSanRoman]

Hi! Yes, i'm joining to this answer as well as the one above from @ElTarotdeAndy . I'm an argentinian anthropological student and as i listen to you i remember my classes are filled with other authors, other notions and perspectives that are more centered in Latin America. There is a huge generation of latin-american anthropologists such as Restrepo from Colombia and Grimson from Argentina that are really far from this "Four fields" conception of anthropology. I love your project and i'd like to do something similar too. Maybe we should get connected and interact our different experiences coming from such differing academic and geopolitic places 😊 i'd really like it

[@AngryNegativeHistoryProject]

Your channel is awesome. We're lucky to be able to hear someone like you give insight.

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you so much!

[@Theo_basilea]

I am an Social Scientist and Social Worker - I liked to learn about Anthro, thank you!

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course!

[@InsistentlyInterdisciplinary]

It is really lovely that you would like to learn more about anthropology - arguably any 'human' science is anthro (human) ology (study of/science), so you're already doing it, I'd say. Of course, the enshrined field of 'anthropology' is a great field to dive into.

[@Theo_basilea]

@@InsistentlyInterdisciplinary thank you

[@hambaliramleeramlee3475]

I'm from Malaysia..about subfield in Anthropology,my Professor said there are different between Americans Anthropology subfield and Britain Anthropology subfield..as Malaysia was colonised by Britain once, so most of our field of studies are based on Britain's education.. And as i remembered, in Britain's education, Archaeology field was not under Anthropology studied, but under History field.. And Rather than use cultural Anthropology, we use terms of Social Anthropology that have so wide and broad subfield under it.. i was graduated 2015 so forgive me if there's mistake in my explanation.. I'm myself love collaborate between Anthropology and mythology,urband legend and folklore where i studied how folklore have shape the culture, religion and worldview of the culture.. most Folklorist study more through literature,but for me, Folklore also shaped human life especially the human culture in past... but in my heart, I love all about Anthropology... i am seeking job in museums, so wish me luck...

[@NemoSuperCri]

Good luck! 💙 I hope you get the job you’re looking for 😌

[@ElTarotdeAndy]

Hello Alivia! Thanks for another wonderful video. I think is important to mention that the four field division comes from the North American tradition established by F. Boas. In that sense, there is no one single Anthropology but multiple anthropologies that differ in their fields of study. I like the definition that the Colombian anthropologist Eduardo Restrepo provides: “Anthropology is what anthropologists DO”. Therefore, the study of humans precedes the institutionalization of anthropology. Like the chroniclers in the Americas when they were describing their encounters with new cultures.

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! Of course, I am so glad you are enjoying them! And yes, Franz Boas was really important in the establishment of anthropology. I really want to dedicate an entire video to him this year. Thank you for this addition, it's great!

[@AliviaBrown]

Also unrelated side note: I really like your channel! My spanish is a bit rusty and I'm not super familiar with Tarot but it's definitely peaking my interest!

[@ElTarotdeAndy]

Awww thank you so much!!

[@AdamRTNewman]

I think what could also be interesting, potentially, is metaphysical, philosophical and theological anthropology.

[@NemoSuperCri]

Great video. Very much appreciated. There should be a whole new sub category of anthropology that studies human behaviour developed by technological advancements. How the internet has created a completely new form of inter-communication leading to the insight of different cultures and backgrounds all conversing in the one pot. Anyways 🧐 I’m more interested in the cognitive aspect of it all. I.e. the development of the ego vs group mentality. Through the concept of evolution; cognitive, cultural, biological etc. Can we as Homo Sapiens collectively reach a sate of complete cognitive synchronicity. A somewhat utopian society. Also, how can we change the way we think as a collective, in the hope to make more positively conscious decisions that will incontrovertibly affect the future. What would they be classified under? I also absolutely love learning about our paleo ancestry. It’s so fascinating! How did we get to where we are based on the complete chance of it all. An unfolding story that we may never know the end of 😅

[@schmitzkaylee]

Unrelated side note: you are super well spoken!

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you so so much!!

[@dp0004]

Interest is an internel event that allows me to learn. Stand out is external, it matters to me not. This is my anthropological state.

[@cheesejkliop]

I love all your "What is" videos and you and your channel have a nice vibe and energy overall. Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@h.t.7310]

Time to review all my Anthro classes! Just go ask Alivia!

[@AliviaBrown]

That's what I'm here for!

[@JielatMonday]

❤❤❤❤❤good job GOD bless you

[@Food_and_Tourism]

What I find confsuing in the definition of anthropology is that I believe, also medicine, socilaogy... study human being, so what set anthropology apart. I see the importance of this field but I can't put its specificity in words :) MAny thanks for the video ;)

[@monamonamonamona9065]

hi!! im a high school senior and am really struggling with finding out what to major in in the fall. anthropology is one of my biggest considerations right now, and your channel has been an amazing help :) i was wondering if you have or know any indications that someone should go into anthropology (or vice versa). thank you! :)

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! I remember struggling with this choice a lot too...I actually did not decide on an anthro major until the end of my freshman year of college! And gosh, I guess if the nature of humanity sounds interesting to you (anything from our genes, to culture, to human behavior) maybe anthro is the major for you. Definitely try enrolling in an anthro class during college as well-that should help!

[@monamonamonamona9065]

@@AliviaBrown all right,, thank you so much!!:)

[@AliviaBrown]

@@monamonamonamona9065 of course!

[@alinevasconcelos3360]

I’m so happy I’ve found your channel! ❤

[@AliviaBrown]

Aw hi! Welcome!!

[@greenscreenman6453]

extremely interesting, thanks for this nicely formed informative video!

[@kishanpandey7782]

Hello miss Avilia....I am Kishan from India. I have completed master degree in anthropology subject. My specialization subject is Biological Anthropology.

[@jordantsak7683]

Άνθρωπος. In modern Greece, you can usually hear a not exact or scientific etymology of the word, but still a very attractive one. The myth goes that the word is a combination of two words. The word άνω and θρώσκω. The first word means ''up'' and the second one is a form of the word ''look''. In english it could be translated as the one who walks and looks upwards''. It implies the effort and struggle of man to reach God, to be united with Him. Man can not do it. He is spiritually dead and unable to find out God. But, thanks be to God, He did it for us. He was incarnated and came and lived with us, taught us, was sacrificed for us, was buried for us, was risen for us and He gives us life and forgiveness in word and sacraments. Thank you for the video, Alivia.

[@chriswheeler6092]

I like that interpretation

[@harshmuluk007]

Nice video ma'am, love from India 🇮🇳

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you!!

[@harshmuluk007]

@@AliviaBrown ma'am visit India I'll welcome you come to Mumbai 🌎✨

[@malikkamal9953]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us this is useful information

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course!

[@Meryemhaidar1]

Thank you a lot for all these informations.

[@morganszymczak8804]

Hi!! LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. Furthermore, I was wondering if there are any public conferences that are designed to touch on new findings about biological human evolution?? I had seen a couple ancestral conferences given at UCLA but it would be great to know if there are other educational conferences besides that one.

[@magdaneagu9953]

Do you think its useful to double major in anthropology and journalism??? Talking about career prospects

[@asifkar]

Nice introduction. thanks

[@CricCharm110]

Best example for archaeology anthropology is Moen-jo-Daro

[@iran2171]

Thanks for the effort

[@AliviaBrown]

Anytime

[@millicentnegedu7578]

I’m glad I watched this 👏

[@A07boyzz]

Thank you so much for this video

[@juannepili]

Greetings from Italy!

[@AliviaBrown]

How wonderful, I love Italy!

[@Telperion-bf6rn]

Thank you for the amazing introduction. I really love anthropology but there aren't any undergraduate courses on the subject here in China, so I'm currently majoring in architecture, and I hope to make a transfer in graduate school. I know there's a branch called architectural anthropology (not sure if that's the right term) but as a freshman I really have no idea how to relate one to the other, how can I create more insight into anthropology with my undergraduate study. I'm in a general state of confusion and would really like some advice😢 p.s. I wonder what's the name of that ethnography you mentioned because I was deeply inspired by a Chinese anthropologist and I wonder if his works made their way into the syllabus of foreign universities too😂

[@katesmith2346]

I just met up with my college counselor def 😅in the cards for this semester

[@fromprinttopractice5542]

Very interesting! I am interested in reading about studies that compare between societies that are different in morality. For example, those that drink alcohol and those who dont; those who uphold marriage before consummation and those who don't. A study that outlines the ill-effects of gambling on a people and other than that such as modesty in dress Those who have in their lives restrictions and limitations they don't trangress as compared to those who live without standards. Please inform me of anything I can read about this. I liked this video and I want to learn about Applied Anthropology. Sorry for being long winded

[@Acertainfrog]

My passion in anthropology is growing and im seriously considering starting an anthropology BA major. I also love folklore and mythology so im considering a BA minor in folklore. Ur vids are really helpful! Could you recommend a nice book for me about anthropology (not yet Uni lvl, at least high school) plz?

[@luged]

I know this video is a bit older, but im 38 and looking to go to college. I haven't decided on a major yet, but I am wondering from an anthropologist's perspective, do you think anthropology and communication sciences and disorders is a good double major? I need to choose either a double major or a minor to go with CSD in my school. I'm trying to maximize my chances of getting a decent job that helps people and so want two majors that aren't super close to each other. Thank you for the video (and I m certainly going to look at the other videos about sub fields)

[@user-px2xu6qr9h]

the person who's mentally torturing me right now is an anthropology grad & she's good with wording her statements that contradicts her actions.

[@vmixne8784]

Alicia i'm student in Master graduation anthropology social and culturel

[@AliviaBrown]

Oh wow, that's wonderful!

[@tessanyeserhuizen8151]

what about Medical Anthropology?

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes!! I have a while video on it :)

[@hollyli9651]

Hi Alivia, Love your vids, do you know if we want to learn about specific subfields of Anthropology/just Anthropology in general as a whole, where to find probably free sessions we could take

[@Kookie-zv4bu]

Hey! I’m as far removed from the field of anthropology as possible, but lately, I’ve been looking for interesting, beginner friendly books on anthropology. Anything that doesn’t read like a textbook will do 😭 (if I wanted to read higher academic educational text I’d just pick up my uni homework fr). So if anybody could help me out, I’ll kiss u one thousand times I promise

[@twicepilled]

omg same

[@TheLoobis]

Which Anthropology is the one where I get to play with the most tools?

[@user-np4ie6cm9j]

Thanks for sharing the videos on anthropology. Anywhere, is this field of course a demanded or not, because I'm a grade 12 who has just been selected to study anthropology and sociology in the university of Papua New Guinea.

[@louiibree]

i rly love your videos but please please could you speak faster!! i would rly appreciate it

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

I took a shot for everytime you said anthropology and I'm now steaming drunk:)

[@AliviaBrown]

Omg I would not do well-I bet I said it so many times!

[@kaverikadam8998]

Hello Alivia! I am a high school student. I want to do biological anthropology but my nearby colleges have cultural anthropology major now what should I do. I am very interested in biological anthropology

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! That is wonderful! Would you consider a major in cultural anthropology and minor in biology? This way you get both :)

[@kaverikadam8998]

@@AliviaBrown Thank you! so much for your suggestion, I am definitely going to look for it.

[@AliviaBrown]

Anytime!

[@Good_gnat]

Is there such a thing as ‘neuroanthropology’?

[@mensedits]

very interesting

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you!

[@lastmohican4853]

I thought Cultural Anthropology was gona be my jam, until Applied Anthropology sounded a little more delusional so ima go with that. Thanks you!😂

[@KafeelAhmedkhan-rl8hw]

I am from Pakistan and i am doing bs anthropology and the issue is that here in there is no scope of this after graduation i will be jobless but i love this subject so kindly tell what can i do now should drop it of continue it

[@pathumanuradha5581]

Dear, I have a request on yu plz explain about history of the expantion of anthropology as a subject especially through urope and America .actually really appreciate it and I love your videos so I'm waiting for that video . Can yu plz give me If yu have pdf or something related to that topic .indeed I can do connect on this platform some of students who follows anthropology as a subject from SriLanka . Love yu from SriLanka

[@AliviaBrown]

Yes! Ive been working on a history of anthropology video, but there's a lot to cover so it is taking a while. It will come!

[@pathumanuradha5581]

@@AliviaBrown I can't Wait to see that and really exciting.

[@magnietotothi979]

It's anthropology a subfield of historical study ?

[@wildhunter2323]

hi alivia can you suggest me some journals to search for papers?. or some books related to cultural or lingustic anthropology?.

[@mission24_]

❤❤❤ It was funny Yesterday my co worker said: “What if I taught an adult class on : How to get Women in love “ I laughed and thought of this research Your sooo Beautiful

[@deadman419]

shut up

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[@user-vn6nx6yq2b]

Hey you guys 😔unreal mixed in with ai and me.

[@JobLoh-yl1un]

Are you doing a PhD in this field?

[@AliviaBrown]

I'm not currently :)

[@Amulek293]

Book of Mormon covers the American anthropology from 2500bc -420ad . Humans only date back 6000 years .

[@historicalfacts7609]

Anthropology is pseduscience

[@j.lagunascortez4113]

I like Theo Vons answer better . You talk too much. You remind me of my dead parrot 🦜.. I should have fed him more often.

[@deadman419]

it's literally a youtube video, were you seriously expecting her to be silent the entire time?

[@Mr_Ravee]

Did you stop feeding your parrot cuz it talks too much?😂