About the Department

Anthropology is the study of man in totality. It studies humans and human societies as they exist across time and space. It is quite distinct from other social sciences as it encompasses a full span of cultures, especially tribal areas of the world. As a result, anthropology interested in questions of social, cultural, and biological diversity and to issues of power, identity, and inequality. Anthropology provides an excellent preparation for those interested in cultural aspects of the society and helps them understand the uniqueness of this multicultural world. It equips students for careers in a wide range of fields, including culture, tribal studies, poverty, environmental sustainability, resource management, human genetics etc.

Objectives

1.   To help students to perceive other cultures without being ethnocentric. This will help them appreciate other cultures by understanding their cultural practices.

2.   To expose students to the process of anthropological interpretation and representation.

3.   To enable students become more sensitive to social and cultural issues.