What Rez Dogs Mean to the Lakota
Dogs on Native American reservations can be dangerous, but they have a long history and traditional role in many Indigenous communities. Remembering that is key to avoiding future violence.
Cultural Relativity
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What Milk-Sharing Communities Reveal
As women in the United States create networks to give or receive breast milk, anthropologists are illuminating the complex social and cultural forces that shape mothers’ choices.
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India’s Third Gender Rises Again
Hijras are striving to overcome a century of discrimination and reclaim their holy status in society—through a mix of faith rituals and Facebook.
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Why Don’t Westerners Eat Off One Plate?
Time spent with hunter-gatherers in Tanzania offers a sharp contrast to “normal” social behaviors in the West.
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Humanity’s Surprising Variety of Approaches to Toilet Training
Don’t worry, parents. When it comes to potty training, you almost can’t go wrong.
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How Have Attitudes Toward Extremism Changed Over Time?
Language exerts a powerful influence on our perceptions of the world. Looking closely at the way we use words can reveal deep-seated cultural biases.