Help with Anthropology project. (Environment & Society theme)

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The forum discussion centers on an undergraduate student's project in Sociology & Anthropology, specifically focusing on the theme of Environment and Society. The student seeks ideas for anthropological fieldwork that can be visually represented, drawing inspiration from Environmental Anthropology. The lecturer's example highlights the study of menopausal women in primitive tribes, emphasizing the relationship between cultural practices and environmental interactions. Suggestions include focusing on specific aspects such as pollution from industry or organic farming to create a compelling visual narrative.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Environmental Anthropology
  • Familiarity with fieldwork methodologies
  • Knowledge of cultural practices related to environmental interactions
  • Basic photography skills for documenting fieldwork
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  • Research the impacts of industrial pollution on local communities
  • Explore organic farming practices and their cultural significance
  • Investigate xeriscaping techniques in arid environments
  • Study case examples of anthropological fieldwork related to environmental themes
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This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate students in Sociology and Anthropology, particularly those focusing on Environmental Anthropology, as well as educators and researchers interested in fieldwork methodologies and environmental studies.

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I'm an undergrad student majoring in Sociology & Anthropology. I took Introduction to Anthropology this semester. We have been assigned a project in which we have to take a picture of ourselves doing anthropological fieldwork based on a certain theme. My theme is Environment and Society. The others themes were Leisure, Games, Art, Religion etc.

Now I assume that by Environment and Society they mean Environmental Anthropology, which studies the relation between humans and their environment. We have a subject called Environment and Society but that is for third year students so I have no idea.
I can't seem to be able to figure out any ideas on this besides the obvious harmful impacts that humans have on their environment (deforestation, air pollution etc). But I'm not sure how I would relate that fieldwork.

My lecturer gave an example of her fieldwork on this theme.
She did a study of menopausal women of all backgrounds. She traveled to the primitive tribes in our country (the Orang Asli of Malaysia) and she spoke with the women there about their menopausal experience. Then she took a picture with some Orang Asli women showing some plants which they thought help them with their menopause if they chew the leaves

Can any of you think of any ideas on this theme which can be put into a picture?
Much appreciated. :)
 
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You need to narrow your focus for us to be of help. What aspect of environment and society will you focus upon? Organic farming? Pollution from industry? Xeriscaping in arid zones?
 
Pollution from industry I suppose.
 

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