Why Is Anthropology Needed?

fuckyeahanthropologymajorfox:

Kristina Killgrove’s excellent blog post that not only addresses the med student anon’s question about whether anthropology would be a good pre-med major, but the fact that it is so very important to many fields. Apparently, she wrote it to address the whole Gov. Rick Scott fiasco from October of 2011, but it’s very relevant to the anon’s question.

#anthropology #Rick Scott #usf #university of south florida

#anthropology #darwin #evolution

"Evolution isn’t just a story about where we came from. It’s an epic at the center of life itself. Far from robbing our lives of meaning, it instills an appreciation for the beautiful, enduring, and ultimately triumphant fabric of life that covers our planet. Understanding that doesn’t demean human life — it enhances it. We may be animals, but we are not just animals. We are the only ones who can truly appreciate, as Darwin put it, that there is “grandeur in this view of life,” and indeed there is."

- Ken Miller, “America’s Darwin Problem” (via celadoncity)

(via zomganthro)

#anthropology #evolution #quote #ken miller #american's darwin problem

#anthropology

"The purpose of anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences."

- Ruth Benedict (via perfectcoma)

(via noellejt)

#anthropology #ruth bededict #quote

This woman really hates Lara Croft

and I find it hilarious.

(Source: btgrrreat, via zomganthro)

#anthropology #archaeology #Lara Croft - not an archaeologist!

#anthropology #evolution #louis ck #if god made me from dirt why is there still dirt?

#anthropology #archaeology

#anthropology

I like big butts and I cannot lie, but is there some evolutionary reason as to why?

(Source: dead-men-talking, via noellejt)

#anthropology

US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Anthropology Job Growth “Much Faster than the Average”

What was that Rick Scott?  You’re an idiot.  Well, I’m glad we agree on one thing.

#anthropology #rick scott

#Rick Scott #anthropology

Pride is not a sin: Dear Governor Rick Scott of Florida, (on anthropology)

Gov. Rick Scott of Florida said in a radio interview this week, “You know we don’t need a lot more anthropologists in the state. It’s a great degree if people want to get it, but we don’t need them here.” He proceeded to attack the need for funding in all liberal arts and social science degrees,…

Is that true?!  His daughter… a degree in anthropology.  First thing is, I can’t imagine such a horrible human being fathering children… yeah, I can’t get past that fact.  ……I want to do more than just send him letters about his stupid bill.  I feel so small right now.

#rick scott #anthropology

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THIS IS ANTHROPOLOGY!

Students at University of South Florida respond to Gov. Rick Scott’s assertion that the state of Florida doesn’t need any more anthropologists.

#USF #Anthropology #Rick Scott #University of South Florida