This document provides information about the field of anthropology. It discusses the various subfields of anthropology including physical anthropology, archaeological anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and others. It outlines the types of work anthropologists engage in such as teaching, research, and work in museums. Finally, it lists some of the personal qualities and educational requirements needed to pursue a career in anthropology.

1. Anthropology
Have you caught yourself wondering about the evolution of humankind?
Are you amazed by the diverse cultures in our
world, the innumerable
languages and dialects that have been invented as well as
geographical and biological changes?
Well, look no further, cause your
thirst for such knowledge can be satisfied with a career in
Anthropology. It encompasses
the origin of human species, its
physical characteristics, systems, languages, traditions, material
possessions, as well as
social, cultural and religious beliefs and
practices.
Within this field we find a number
of specializations, such as follows:
Physical
Anthropology:
This
sub-field is concerned with the classification of early forms of man,
the physical difference between the races of the
species, human
genetics and modes of physical adaptation and reaction to different
physical environments.
Archaeological
Anthropology:
Archaeological anthropologists analyse and study human civilizations, their origin
and development by excavating the
preserved historical remains of the
past civilizations. They then outline how people of ancient
civilizations lived, the tools
they used, various societal relations
that existed, their rituals, clothes, accessories, etc. The outcome
of their work is a
clear picture of ancient human civilizations.

2. Socio-cultural
Anthropology:
Here
the anthropologist deals with the various communities to study about
their culture and social organization. In short,
they study about
people and their ways of life.
Psychological
Anthropology:
It
deals with the links between an individual and his culture. It uses
psychology to analyse the various behavioral patterns
of individuals
of the same culture.
Linguistic
Anthropology:
This
branch is concerned with language. These anthropologists study both
written and unwritten languages.
Paleoanthropology:
These
anthropologists examine fossil remains of extinct human and non-human
primates.
Forensic
Anthropology:
It
involves analyzing bones or skeletal remains of human in cases of
legal importance.
Applied
Anthropology:
This
area is involved in helping various government agencies with issues
of birth control, malnutrition, medicine, juvenile
delinquency,
agricultural methods and practices, welfare and rehabilitation of the
tribal section of society as well as
solving industrial problems of
labor unrest.
There
are certain personal qualities that you need to possess:
A genuine interest in living beings
and knowing our past
Ability
to concentrate on the work and to arrive at measured judgments
Ability
to work hard
Adaptable to life in different
environments
An excellent memory and academic
brilliance
Communication skills
Cultural sensitivity
Good
power of observation
Imaginative
Inquisitive
Language skills
Meticulous
attention to minute details.
Patience
Perseverance
Planning and organizational ability
Research skills
Skill in analyzing and interpreting
data

3. Educational Requirements:
A
candidate may pursue academics in anthropology with a Bachelors
degree the Arts or Science streams following
which one can pursue a
Master’ degree.
If
you have not done your graduation with Anthropology, you may still
opt for the postgraduate course by taking an
entrance test or through
the usual admission procedure of the respective university.
Most
candidates are selected on the basis of merit, which is generally
assessed through the candidate’s performance in
the previous
examination.
A doctoral study will work in your
favor, if you want recognition and acceptance.
Nature of Work:
Anthropologists usually work in
three major areas:
Teaching: Anthropology is taught in
various colleges and universities all over the country. Postgraduates
in
Anthropology and those with higher qualifications can for teaching
in colleges and universities.
Research: Various organizations,
including the Anthropological Survey of India, Public Health
Organizations and
Planning Commissions, also offer opportunities for
research and fieldwork in the various aspects of anthropology.
Museums: Anthropologists who are
employed in museums are usually required to combine research work and
administrative duties. They are often involved in carrying out
various projects including excavations, and research on the
anthropological collections that have been gathered for display in
museums. Anthropologists also display artifacts and
objects,
preserve, reconstruct and classify objects and exhibits.

4. Some of the Institutes that offer
Anthropology:
Bangalore
University, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore - 560 056.
Punjab
University, Sector – 14, Chandigarh – 160 014.
Sri
Venkateshwara University, Tirupati 517 502, Chittoor.
University
of Mumbai, M. G. Road, Fort, Mumbai – 400 032.
University
of Delhi, Delhi – 110 007.
University
of Pune, Ganeskhind, Pune – 411 007.
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