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Book Review of "Anthropological Thought" by Venkata Mohan
This book was an incredible read. While it offered many insightful ideas, what I loved most was how it was organized: it presented...
Aanya Baid
Aug 272 min read
Analyzing the Mental Health of Youth South Asians
Knowledge about mental health is increasing, especially in the South Asian community. But is it enough? South Asians face unique, yet...
Aanya Baid
Aug 132 min read
South Asian Representation in the American Education System
Throughout the United States, most schools follow the Common Core curriculum. One major issue with this curriculum is its representation...
Aanya Baid
Aug 53 min read
What Clothing Reveals About South Asian Culture
Clifford Geertz explained in The Interpretation of Cultures  that culture is "a system of inherited conceptions expressed in symbolic...
Aanya Baid
Jul 292 min read
Understanding Time: A Cultural Perspective
The Social Construct of Time Anthropologist Émile Durkheim argued that time is a social construct. It is shaped by collective...
Aanya Baid
Jul 223 min read
Why Anthropology Still Matters in 2025
Anthropology has become an increasingly lesser-known topic that people are aware of. What many do not realize is that the study of...
Aanya Baid
Jul 152 min read
Domestic Changes with President Trump in Office
With evolving politics in the United States, South Asian communities face tumultuous times with changes in immigration policy, global...
Aanya Baid
Jun 172 min read
Erum Kidwai at AALDEF: Understanding Legal Advocacy in South Asian American Communities
South Asian American communities span across the United States, but they make up twenty-nine percent of the United States’ population....
Aanya Baid
May 192 min read
How do cultural institutions double as political spaces in immigrant communities?
South Asians view cultural institutions such as temples, mosques, and gurdwaras as more than just spiritual centers. They have evolved...
Aanya Baid
May 11 min read
How does South Asian culture impact what they vote for?
South Asians make up 1.6%, or 5.4 million, of the American population. They consist of Indian Americans, Pakistani Americans, Bangladeshi...
Aanya Baid
Apr 172 min read
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