December 2011
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fyeahanthropology is up and running! →
EDIT: I’ve updated the anthropology resources page and have a queue set up for the next few days.
Check it out!
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“If we never arrived anywhere, it did not matter. Between that earth and that sky...”
– Willa Cather, My Antonia
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“Everything in the universe denies nothing; to suggest an ending is the one...”
– Stephen King. “The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger”. (via fuckyeah-unclesteve)
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“The worse disease in the world, Ferdinand, is thought. It’s incurable.”
– Erich Maria Remarque, Three Comrades
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fyeahanthropology is up and running! →
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fyeahanthropology is up and running! →
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lynxdaemonskye replied to your post: I think starting an anthro tumblr is a great idea! That’s the main reason why I started one for sociology and created the list of other sociologists on tumblr. I feel like there is a community for us now even if it’s a small one. If you do this hopefully we can be social science comrades instead of enemies. :-) Although my knowledge of anthro is limited...
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sociolab asked: I think starting an anthro tumblr is a great idea! That's the main reason why I started one for sociology and created the list of other sociologists on tumblr. I feel like there is a community for us now even if it's a small one. If you do this hopefully we can be social science comrades instead of enemies. :-) Although my knowledge of anthro is limited I'd love to help in...
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Since I’ve been going through the anthropology tag, I’ve been thinking of starting an anthropology tumblr. It would be open to any and all anthropology-related posts. I don’t care if it’s linguistics, cultural anthropology, archaeology, medical anthropology, or any of the other branches. It’s still anthropology!
If anyone is interested in being a contributor, mod, or...
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“Nobody tells an actor, ‘you’re playing a strong-minded man.’ We assume that men...”
– Meryl Streep, on being told that she often plays “strong-minded women.”
(via andyouhavetogivethemhope)
Excited to see The Iron Lady.
(via dagnysmoiety)
I continue to worship at the altar of Meryl Streep.
(via ipsadixit)
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I’ve only just now started following some sociology-related blogs. Could anyone recommend some anthropology-related tumblrs?
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“You should never feel like you’ve been convinced to have sex, and you should...”
– You Can Get Laid Without Being a Jerk — The Good Men Project (via sociolab)
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“Using “gay and lesbian” as a phrase that’s supposed to include the whole queer...”
– Lindasusan Ulrich, bisexual-identified LGBTQ+ activist and principal author & editor of the 2011 San Francisco Human Rights Commission report “Bisexual Invisibility: Impacts and Recommendations” (via bialogue-group)
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“As efforts to ridicule the protesters fail, attempts to repurpose the good old...”
– How OWS confuses and ignores Fox News and the pundit class. - Slate Magazine (via sociolab)
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“You must be enemies of the oppressors and defenders of the oppressed.”
– Imam Ali (as)
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lynxdaemonskye replied to your post: What do you plan to do with your major career wise? Is there much of a calling for anthropologists?
I feel like everyone should take at least one soc/anth class before they graduate. Just… Different ways of thinking are good, you know?
I couldn’t agree more. I would love if I could get anthropology classes into high schools and strength the sociology...
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escarpinsdiamant replied to your post: My favorite (ha!) part of this whole discussion is…
Get ‘em, bb. Because, seriously, don’t knock it ‘till you’ve rocked it.
Thanks! And that’s exactly how I feel. :)
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Anonymous asked: What do you plan to do with your major career wise? Is there much of a calling for anthropologists?
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My favorite (ha!) part of this whole discussion is everyone who says they dislike sociology has never taken a sociology class.
And I thought anthropologists weren’t supposed to critique without proper study and research…
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lynxdaemonskye replied to your post: I feel like I need a treat after writing that…
/applause But really, that was a great response! I’ve only taken Environmental Sociology (no anthro classes), but I can see the benefits of both.
Aww, thanks! If you ever have an opportunity to take an anthro class, do it. I play a game where I point out something from an anthropological perspective and...
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Rambly post about anthropology vs. sociology so bear with me some more.
See: something I’ve learned from the thesis process
After taking a few sociology classes and having a sociologist as my thesis advisor, I am rather defensive about sociology and sociologists in general. I didn’t used to give a flip about sociology because I had anthropology! Why should I care about that other...
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I feel like I need a treat after writing that response.
THERE IS SO MUCH MORE I COULD SAY THOUGH.
I certainly don’t have anything saved in my drafts. Nope, not at all.
Anonymous asked: Whats your take on anthropology...
Anonymous:
I agree with you. I don’t like sociology either. An anon also sent in a message concerning sociology (about how they are double majoring in anthro and sociology, and asking me whats wrong with sociology) and I thought I’d answer this.
Here’s my (limited and probably wrought with inconsistencies) take on why sociology is terrible:
Sociology focuses one society. One thing that is...
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While watching Big Fat Quiz of the Year last night
I realized that I watch a lot of British TV
and apparently keep up with their pop culture and politics, too
I knew the answer to nearly every question
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Downton Abbey Christmas Special: A Merry Summary
raphmike:
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Did Americans in 1776 have British accents?
heathyr:
nickpatrick:
Reading David McCullough’s 1776, I found myself wondering: Did Americans in 1776 have British accents? If so, when did American accents diverge from British accents?
The answer surprised me.
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It’s time to watch Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2011!
all of the contestants look excellent
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While watching HIMYM
M: Does he seem gay as that character?
Me: Who?
M: *points to Neil Patrick Harris on screen*
Me: ...no. Does it matter?
M: Well, I was just wondering.
Me: Does a straight man seem straight while playing a gay character?
M: Uh...
Me: *bangs head against the wall*
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