Anthropology & Human Rights
Due: 9/28
Anthropologists are required to take a culturally relative perspective to succeed at being neutral researchers. This ability to be completely neutral is problematic as anthropologists aim to advocate for and protect the subjects of their studies. Can anthropologists be advocates for human rights, or does this violate the axiom of neutrality? After reading the article by Lobban and considering the challenges to we face today in the world, Should anthropologists play a role in social justice?
Consider the following in your essay:
(1) Discuss in detail the concept of cultural relativity.
(2) Why is cultural relativity problematic when anthropologists act as advocates?
(3) What do you believe is the ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY of anthropologists? Consider the examples of human rights "violations" Lobban describes in the article and another of your own choosing from current events.
(4) What special knowledge must anthropologists contribute to the resolution of human rights violations and injustice in the world (whether you think they should act as advocates or not)?
Essays should be written in expository form. Minimum of 6 paragraphs, including an introduction and conclusion. Be certain to include all of the information requested in the question above. Your position should be supported with examples (illustrations) from the Lobban article and other sources (newspaper, etc.). See Rubric for writing requirements.
WRITING RUBRIC
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