what is the importance of cultural anthropology? And how do researches on this topic affect our lives?

Answer 1

Cultural Anthropology is a major division of anthropology that deals with the study of culture in all of its aspects. In the present day society the study of culture has assumed pre-eminence because of increasing level of intolerance among different races, religious groups and nations. Terrorism, ethnic cleansing, homicide, hatred etc is the end product of this intolerance.

In this context study of culture is most important as it will help in understanding cultural diversities. Researchers in this field have succeeded in exposing racial myths and ethnocentrism. Anthropologists with the concept of cultural relativism have proved that each culture is valid in its social setting. These results will help people to appreciate each others culture and promote peace and harmony in our planet.

Answer 2

it gives people aa door way to past without actually being in the past... Human beings are curious and wanna kno how the people before them lived, ate , religion and normal day to day stuff....

(1) You will gain a sense of relationship with people possessing different
experiences from yourself.
(2) You will grasp the importance of cultural and historical context for
understanding people and their behaviors.
(3) You will develop a sense of place and time that may differ from your own
(5) You will gain an appreciation of the way in which cultural frames of
understanding (including your own) affect the way you and other people think
and behave.

Answer 3

Last year, I toured Italy and I was awestruck. Pompeii took my breath away. It doesn't change who I am today but I touched the stones that men made buildings out of. I sat on a bench made of stone and tile that was set before 79 a.d., I walked on roads men, women and children walked on, how can you not sit in wonder that 2000 years ago people were so civilized? I think of them, their lives and how simple or how complex they might have been...that's why it's important - who are we? where have we been and where are we going. Wow, it's overwhelmingly fascinating!

Answer 4

It's interesting to know how people had lived and worked in the past, so we can understand the present. And appreciate everything that we have today.