Month February 2025

Diffusionism: The theory that cultural traits spread from one society to another through contact and migration rather than independent invention.

Multilinear Evolution: A later concept that suggests societies evolve in different ways depending on their environmental, social, and historical contexts.

Unilinear Evolution: The idea that all societies follow a single path of development, often classified as savagery, barbarism, and civilization (as proposed by early theorists like Lewis Henry Morgan).

Evolutionism: An early anthropological theory suggesting that societies progress through linear stages from primitive to advanced civilization.

Anthropological Thought: The development of theoretical perspectives and methodologies used to study human societies and cultures over time.

Anthropology and Human Rights: The responsibility of anthropologists to advocate for the rights and well-being of marginalized or vulnerable groups.

Representation and Misrepresentation: The ethical concern of portraying cultures and communities accurately without reinforcing stereotypes or false narratives.

Bias and Objectivity: The responsibility of researchers to recognize and minimize their personal biases in data collection and interpretation.

Reciprocity: The ethical obligation to give back to the community being studied, whether through shared knowledge, financial support, or community development initiatives.