Aanya BaidNov 14, 20242 min readThe Social and Economic Aspects of MarriagesMarriage is the second way to form kinship groups. The first is consanguineal relations, which are relations by blood, and the second is...
Aanya BaidOct 31, 20242 min readPolitical Anthropology Part 2Political anthropology is the study of the role of power, specifically social power, in societies. It involves doing fieldwork, or...
Aanya BaidOct 17, 20242 min readPolitics Through Anthropology Part 1Politics is often associated with the concept of power, especially in modern-day politics, where the influence of certain groups can...
Aanya BaidOct 3, 20242 min readLanguages from an Anthropology Perspective Language plays a crucial role in people’s lives, affecting both individuals and communities. We, as humans, have the ability to learn...
Aanya BaidSep 19, 20241 min readReview of "Anthropology" by Joy Hendry and Simon UnderdownThis book had interesting points on studying anthropology. It focused more on human understanding of the world around them when studying...
Aanya BaidSep 5, 20242 min readImpact of Historical Events on KathakAs cultures and civilizations interact over time, elements of them tend to blend into each other. Art is a great way to see the result of...
Aanya BaidAug 22, 20244 min readImpact of Religion on KathakFrom the origins to present day Kathak, there is a major influence of Hinduism on Kathak, particularly the Hindu God Krishna. Lord...
Aanya BaidAug 8, 20241 min readSocial & Cultural Anthropology A Very Short Introduction- By John Monaghan & Peter JustThis book is a great introduction to understanding how one should approach the subject of anthropology. It focuses more on how...
Aanya BaidAug 8, 20242 min readAn Introduction to Kathak- An Indian Classical DanceKathak is an Indian classical dance form originating from travelers in North India, specifically from the state of Uttar Pradesh. These...