Sociocultural anthropology

Sociocultural anthropology is a term used to refer to social anthropology and cultural anthropology together. It is one of the four main branches of anthropology. Sociocultural anthropologists focus on the study of society and culture, while often interested in cultural diversity and universalism.[1]

Sociocultural anthropologists recognise a change in the nature of the field and that a previous focus on traditional tribal perspectives has shifted to a contemporary understanding.[2][3] Methodologies have altered accordingly, and the discipline continues to evolve with that of society. Globalisation has contributed to the changing influence of the state on individuals and their interactions.[3]

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  3. ^ a b Trouillot, Michel-Rolph (2001-02-01). "The Anthropology of the State in the Age of Globalization: Close Encounters of the Deceptive Kind". Current Anthropology. 42 (1): 125–138. doi:10.1086/318437. ISSN 0011-3204.