ATH 101 Part B Milestone Two Template

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ATH 101 Prompt B Milestone Two Template In this outline, you will begin to determine how you will answer the interview questions for Final Project Part B (Interview Transcript or Recording). You must include a list of the references you are thinking of using for your final submission. You picked a crisis situation in Milestone One, and now you are ready to begin thinking about the reporter’s questions. For each of the reporter’s questions below, write your answer in full sentences. You should aim to address each critical element listed below in at least two sentences each. Write your answer directly beneath the reporter’s question. Please do not reiterate the example below in your answer. Interview Transcript or Recording Outline I. Cultural Diversity : In this section, you will explain the importance of understanding and being sensitive to cultural diversity. A. Reporter : What is so important that we understand cultural diversity in a time like this? Who cares if we’re all different? What does it matter anyway? 1. Your Response : Provide an example of human sociocultural identity related to gender . For example, when many people think of farmers, they think of males.  Understanding cultural diversity is important because it helps us understand why people do what they do. If we can understand the motivations behind actions we can create culturally respectful solutions to sociocultural issues. Here is an example I found related to sociocultural identity and gender: “There are 260,284 men compared to 106,119 women. Thus, men are the majority of individuals experiencing homelessness (70 percent) followed by women (29 percent). The final 1

percent are transgender and non-binary individuals” [End Homelessness, 2019]. 2. Your Response : Provide an example of human sociocultural identity related to human behavior . An example of this could be human behavior related to mental illness. Often times people diagnosed with mental illness such as depression are seen as lazy, unmotivated, and sad. Symptoms of depression can include: irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and slowed thinking (Depression, 2022). 3. Your Response : Provide an example of human sociocultural identity related to animals . For example, when people think of cows the think of herds. They also probably think of milk and/or steaks. B. Reporter : Human culture might seem more complex than I initially imagined, so how does it relate to the crisis we’ve witnessed here? 1. Your Response : Anthropology is the study of human beings, their biology, their prehistory and histories, and their changing languages, cultures, and social institutions. So, by definition, anthropologists are the best people to consult in a time of crises because they have studied how cultures and communities behave and interact with the world around them. By giving insight to past conflicts, how they were handled, and the outcomes, we can also learn from past mistakes and/or successes. II. Anthropological Methods : In this section, you will speak as though you are an anthropologist investigating the crisis. You will describe the anthropological methods

you would need to use to investigate the crisis, and explain how you believe people would react to you investigating the crisis. A. Reporter : Alright, can you explain to the audience how you came to this conclusion? 1. Your Response : Because people in the Congo tend to be suspicious of newcomers I believe an ethnographic research method would be best. Ethnographic research is prolonged and intensive observation of and participation in the life of a community. By actively participating in these communities, not only are we able to understand how these communities operate, but we are also able to gain their trust and reducing the amount of pushback from the community when administering vaccines and medication. B. Reporter : How did these people let you study them? Why did they let you? You most likely upset them, right? 1. Your Response : I can imagine that we would be met with a lot of suspicion when we arrive. Overtime I am hoping that our genuine interest in the health of the Congo people will be obvious and they will begin to trust us. In the past, similar research teams and medical facilities have been attacked because locals thought that the ebola virus was a government hoax. Hopefully enough time has passed that the local people are starting to realize it is a very real crisis that needs to be contained.

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2. Your Response : An objective lens is important because biases can often times cause us to overlook factual information. An objective lens can help calm the fears of the group we are studying by reassuring them that we have no other motives except for studying and containment of the ebola virus. III. Cultural Connections : In this section, you will make connections between cultural factors and the likelihood of the crisis occurring in your own culture. If the crisis has already occurred in your own culture, explain how the specific cultural, biological, or environmental factors allowed this to occur. A. Reporter : Do you think this crisis could happen here, to us? 1. Your Response : I used to think that a viral outbreak of this magnitude could never happen in the U.S., however, after seeing the reaction to COVID I have my doubts. I generally consider this country to be on the forefront of medicine and science, but the pandemic made it obvious that there are still some cultural factors (mainly religious) that hinder some people’s ability to believe in vaccines. 2. Your Response : In my family, specifically my mother’s side, we have a history of autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune deficiencies weaken the immune system making a person more susceptible to infections and sickness. 3. Your Response : Ebola is transmitted through bodily fluids (blood, urine, sweat, etc). Fortunately, I live in a very well developed part of the world where we have the technology to contain and treat infected

individuals. We have access to clean drinking water and our waste is disposed of properly. While I would like to say that this crisis could not occur close to home because of these luxuries, the reality of it is it could happen anywhere as ebola is aggressive and spreads quickly. IV. Predictions : In this section, you will explain how an anthropological perspective can assist in future crises. A. Reporter : Do you think there is anything that could have informed these people of the crisis? I would hate to think that this could have been recognized and prevented earlier. 1. Your Response : I’m sure you’re familiar with the adage “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it”. We have been dealing with ebola outbreaks since 1976 and have learn so much about this virus since and vaccines have been created to help combat the virus. However, due to high levels of crime, limited access to education, and subpar government as lead the locals to have a severe distrust in any outsiders. Because of these factors many locals spread rumors that ebola is a hoax from the government and do not accept medication or help to properly dispose of their infected deceased. B. Reporter : Now, I can bet there are people at home that are scared. So, how can you as an anthropologist help in preventing this crisis from happening to us? 1. Your Response : I think it’s important to learn from our past attempts at controlling this disease. It is believed that ebola originated from contact with infected animals, specifically bats, but also affects

primates. Because of biological anthropology we know how this disease spreads and how we can prevent it. Get vaccinated and look for early symptoms in you and the people close to you. If you can, limit the amount of contact you have with animals and make sure you use protective gear when you have to. It is important to remain objective and sensitive to cultural practices because we want to create preventative measures that work while still respecting a community’s way of life and traditions. Disrespecting or underminding a people would run the risk of offending them and them not listening to the suggested safety protocol. C. Reporter : Finally, do you still enjoy being an anthropologist throughout this apparent chaos? I mean, how has being an anthropologist helped you out personally? 1. Your Response : How has anthropology helped you better understand the human condition, and how might this help you in your personal and professional life ?Anthropology has helped me to better understand the human condition by educating me on the histories of different cultures. By understanding why people do what they do I am able to place myself in their shoes and to see things from a different perspective. This helps me in my personal and professional life because I am able interact with the world around me with more empathy and understanding. This allows me to find common ground

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with people from all walks of life to help bridge the gap between different communities and cultures. References Include a list of references. Be sure to write the title, author, page number where you found the information, and the publication date for each reference used. Title Auth or Page Numb er Publicati on Date Referen ce 1 Demographic data project: Gender and individual homelessness. (2019, September 30). Re- trieved December 1, 2022, from https://end- homelessness.org/demographic-data-project- gender-and-individual-homelessness/ Referen ce 2 Depression (major depressive disorder). (2022, Oc- tober 14). Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-condi- tions/depression/symptoms-causes/syc- 20356007 Referen ce 3 Ebola: Overview, history, origins and transmission. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2022, from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ ebola-origins-reservoirs-transmission-and- guidelines/ebola-overview-history-origins- and-transmission Referen ce 4 Welsch, R. L., Vivanco, L. A., & Fuentes, A. (2019). Anthropology (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press Academic US. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/97801 90057381

ATH 101 Part B Milestone Two Template

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