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This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It fosters knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative engagement.
This track explores the contributions of key figures such as Lewis Henry Morgan, Franz Boas, and others who have shaped the discipline. Discussions will focus on their theoretical frameworks and the lasting impact of their work on contemporary anthropology.
This session will delve into the core theoretical underpinnings that define cultural anthropology as a discipline. Participants will critically examine various theoretical approaches and their implications for understanding culture.
This track invites discussions on the concept of cultural relativism and its significance in anthropological research. Participants will engage with critiques and defenses of cultural relativism in contemporary contexts.
This session will focus on the evolution and application of ethnographic methods, including participant observation and cross-cultural comparison. Scholars will share insights on methodological innovations and challenges in ethnographic research.
This track examines the post-modern critiques of traditional anthropological narratives and methodologies. Participants will explore how post-modernism has reshaped the understanding of culture and identity.
This session will analyze the contributions of Clifford Geertz and David Schneider to interpretive anthropology. Discussions will focus on their methodologies and the implications for cultural analysis.
This track will investigate the intersections of political economy and cultural anthropology through the works of scholars like Wolf, Sahlins, and Mintz. Participants will discuss how economic factors influence cultural practices and social structures.
This session will explore the various subfields within socio-cultural anthropology, highlighting their unique contributions to the understanding of human societies. Participants will share research findings and methodologies from diverse subfields.
This track addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by cultural anthropology in the context of globalization. Participants will discuss how global processes affect local cultures and the role of anthropologists in this dynamic.
This session will focus on the relevance of ethnographic research in contemporary social sciences and humanities. Scholars will present case studies that illustrate the impact of ethnography on understanding complex social issues.
This track will critically examine the historical and contemporary critiques of evolutionism within cultural anthropology. Participants will engage in discussions about alternative frameworks that challenge evolutionary perspectives.