Careers in Anthropology

The movie on careers in anthropology was interesting because it showed the variety of jobs that a person with a degree in anthropology could have. I never realized that a degree in anthropology could be used for such a wide range of careers. The section on using anthropology in solving crimes was extremely intriguing, because I never considered the way that anthropology might be used in the criminal justice realm. It was also fascinating to learn how anthropology relates to nature conservatories, because the way humans use nature is a major part of culture, and it can be used to communicate the worldviews of a culture, in particular if that culture views nature in high or low esteem. I was surprised to see how anthropology relates to the business world, but it makes sense that business people would be interested in ensuring that their product fulfills the needs of their consumers, and that their product does not conflict with cultural norms. Businesses need to know that what they are doing works well with the cultural expectations of the society they are catering to. Viewing this movie on careers in anthropology was encouraging because I was able to see the possibilities that are available to anthropology majors, and that anthropology majors really can get a job both directly related to their field and a job that they can truly feel passionate about.