What is Feminist Anthropology? Definition, History, 3 Movements, & Leaders of Feminist Anthropology

What is feminist anthropology? In this weeks video, I will be answering a question I have gotten repeatedly over the years and that is sharing with you all exactly what Feminist anthropology is! I will discuss the history of feminist anthropology, touch on the three movements, and how far the field has come. Let me know what else you would like to know in the comment section down below!
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[@coryluskat]

As a recent grad I'd love to hear your thoughts on Paulo Freire's Pedagogy of the Oppressed. It's popular in education, but I rarely hear about educational anthropology. It fits firmly in the political ecology camp, I think, possibly other sub-sub fields as you mentioned. I wish it were more widely read.

[@AliviaBrown]

Interesting, thank you for sharing! I would love to look into this further

[@azhaazmeer8104]

Loved your explanation! Just want to know the criticism faced for this feminism in Anthropology by other theorists.

[@destalorenso8665]

Is male feminist can do Feminist anthropology and how should be his methodology?

[@sazondubois]

I’d love to know about the names and works of a few of those foundational BIPOC women!

[@ElTarotdeAndy]

Thanks for bringing this video! I would love to hear you talk about queer anthropology or the importance of queering anthropological theories and methods

[@AliviaBrown]

Of course! I would absolutely love to do a video on this topic-thank you for the recommendation!

[@ronniesunshine1115]

Thanks again, Alivia, for your informative videos. I've been going through them as they show up on my You tube feed and this one was today's. I took anthropology courses in the late 1980's/early 90's. Three authors I recall reading at that time were Riane Eisler's "The Chalice and the Blade.", Sarah Blaffer Hrdy's "The Woman that Never Evolved." and Marija Gimbutas' archaeological books on goddesses in Old Europe. I wonder how their viewpoints have fared in academia in recent years?

[@AliviaBrown]

Oh wow, thank you for sharing these!! Looks like I have some research to do...

[@diagloria4287]

Can you do psychological anthropology? thanks! I love love love all your videos!

[@AliviaBrown]

Thank you so much! & I actually already did!! Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip3Cl6WpedCkfKc

[@nightfurylove7775]

Hi Olivia, I am looking to write an assignment on my understanding of feminist ethnography, the problem is I don't really understand it and i was wondering if you (or anyone else) had any insight

[@habakkuk414]

Hi. I am not subscribes, up until today I learnt what anthropology is. I was once active in the feminist field and enjoy tracking the use of the word. Would you agree that "active feminism" (that being the ongoing work to balance something along gender) in anthropology is something of the past? Still important to inform currently practise, but largely fulfilled. From this outside perspective it sounds like it is something that has happened almost like it is history?

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! And simply put, I would argue that active feminism, as you defined it, is definitely still present in anthropology rather than an act of the past. The purpose of feminist anthropology research is to make change!

[@user-bz4ku3cm6x]

Amazing

[@andrewgonzales1359]

The idea that gender is a social construction was suggested by Judith Butler, which I studied during my undergraduate. I also find it upsetting that some individuals do not recognize other genders, as anthropology also studies societies that recognize other genders.

[@AliviaBrown]

This is interesting, I did not know about Judith Butler! And yes, I agree that it can be quite upsetting!

[@andrewgonzales1359]

The idea is that gender is a performance - which is separate from the biological concept of chromosomes determining if an individual is male or female. I read this novel at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The novel sounds depressing but that is where the concept of "performativity" comes from. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gender_Trouble

[@luisandrade2254]

The idea that there are other genders is a modern western social construct and a misrepresentation of traditional societies

[@nishantvishwakarma5140]

Can you react to one of the Indian exams related to Anthropology? Like UPSC

[@AliviaBrown]

That's a great idea! Where can I find these?

[@helenhunter4540]

No, you don't know what I was thinking. What I was thinking was: You need to know a lot more about a lot of things before you can understand much less explain feminism or "feminist anthropology", which isn't what you said it is. I'm 79. I had a lot of things to learn when I was your age. Everyone does. It's no shame not to know things. But you have a lot to learn. Good luck.

[@mohamedarafa320]

I’d like you to make a video about Forensic Anthropology

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi! I actually already did! Heres a link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHO3lWt9jqefrNU

[@mohamedarafa320]

@@AliviaBrown ok I’m gonna watch it

[@AliviaBrown]

@@mohamedarafa320 Wonderful!

[@mohamedarafa320]

@@AliviaBrown so what about a video about criminal Anthropology,Actually I’m doing a research about it and the Relation between criminals and personality Disorders

[@AliviaBrown]

Wow, that would be a really interesting project! I would be interested to make a video about criminal anthropology but def would need to do some research first

[@spacemonkey._]

Can we please have a deep dive into this! :D

[@AliviaBrown]

Would love to!! Like another video? Maybe even some papers?

[@spacemonkey._]

@@AliviaBrown yes to both, please!!! I’ve been looking for good content on feminist anthropology for ages!!!!

[@AliviaBrown]

@@spacemonkey._ This is great!! I'll see what I can do!

[@spacemonkey._]

@@AliviaBrown the main idea that I’m looking to learn from or question that I’m seeking an answer to is- Traditional anthropology like you said, was by men for men. All derived truths and reasoning therein support a patriarchal structure and ideology. To put it crudely, ‘the reason our society is gendered in the way it is today is because of our historical gender roles.’ How does Feminist anthropology address this and add a more nuanced/broader perspective to it?

[@AliviaBrown]

@@spacemonkey._ I love love love this! Thank you for specifying!

[@RougeLino]

can man be feminist anthropologist ??

[@AliviaBrown]

of course!

[@Exodus26.13Pi]

Please consider "The Negro Project" please.

[@AliviaBrown]

It is so interesting that you should mention this! I actually did my high school thesis on Margaret Sanger and the birth control movement. Would love to talk about this further

[@andrewgonzales1359]

My sister and I (who is now studying to a be a physician) wouldn't be employed if it wasn't for Planned Parenthood. The past work I also did for Hillary Clinton and other female senators also reminds me of the work that you do. I'm happy to see another generation of critical thinkers and supporters of gender equality. The patriarchy also harms male-bodied individuals like myself. Thank you for your work!

[@helenhunter4540]

"This THING"?????

[@danielv3441]

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[@helenhunter4540]

Why are you "whispering"?????

[@keangentiles4933]

Hi Alivia! I sent you a message on Instagram a few days ago. Hope you'll notice it. Thank you!

[@AliviaBrown]

Hi!! I actually recently deleted instagram (literally like an hour ago because I needed a bit of a social media break lol) but would you mind emailing me? My email is [e-mail]. Sorry about that and thank you!

[@keangentiles4933]

@@AliviaBrown ohh no worries! It was just about a book recommendation😅 this was my message: "Hello Alivia! I'm Kean from the Philippines. I would like to say thank you for sharing your videos about anthropology on KZbin. I am currently having an interest on learning about cultural anthropology mainly for the reason that, although this may sound weird but, I am an avid fan of wonder woman and I recently found out that she is a cultural anthropologist and archaeologist by profession in the human world according to the DC comics. That aside, I would really appreciate it if you could answer my question on what is the best or popular cultural anthropology book/books out there. Hoping you'll notice this and thank you so much!"

[@AliviaBrown]

Hello! I did not know that about wonder woman-how cool! So happy to hear you have enjoyed my videos, that's the goal! Also, I made a video about book recommendations that I'll link here. I hope this helps!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJOugp-PoMqDmKM

[@keangentiles4933]

@@AliviaBrown thank you so much! Please don't stop making videos about anthropology and hopefully there will be more about archeology soon and linguistics lol😅 once again thank you Alivia!

[@AliviaBrown]

Aw of course! And I don't plan on it, don't worry! Yes! Archaeology and linguistics are both heavily on my mind right now actually so looking forward to talking about those more