Modern global inequality and social justice.
This video touches on modern global inequality and social justice. Our continuing love of cheap commodities and on-demand availability unfortunately fuels third world poverty, sweat shops and even slavery. Corporations have become very good at burying these ugly truths behind a cloak of good intentions.
What role does anthropology have in the 21st century? Do we need it? Or, as some have suggested, is it simply getting in the way of free enterprise?
Sample Answer
Anthropology has a vital role to play in the 21st century. It is the study of human societies and cultures, and it can help us to understand the complex factors that contribute to global inequality and social injustice.
Anthropologists can help us to understand the root causes of poverty and exploitation. They can also help us to develop more effective ways to address these problems. For example, anthropologists have studied the ways in which corporations exploit workers in sweatshops. This research has helped to raise awareness of these problems and to pressure corporations to improve working conditions.