How is Anthropology different from other social sciences?

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    Manpreet Kaur | Contributor-Level 10

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    Students can see the below table to learn the differences between Anthropology and other social sciences:

    Aspects

    Anthropology

    Other Social Sciences

    Scope

    Studies biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological aspects of human existence

    Focuses on specific aspects such as social structures, individual behavior, or economic systems

    Methodology

    Uses participant observation, ethnography, surveys, interviews, and archaeological excavation

    Utilizes methodologies such as experiments, surveys, statistical analysis, and case studies

    Cross-cultural Perspective

    Emphasizes the study of diverse cultures and societies around the world

    May focus primarily on a particular cultural or social context

    Longitudinal Perspective

    Studies social and cultural change over time, including historical processes and evolutionary trends

    May focus more on contemporary phenomena without as much emphasis on historical or evolutionary perspectives

    Holistic Approach

    Integrates insights from different subfields, including cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology

    May focus more narrowly on one subfield or perspective

    Emphasis on Cultural Relativism

    Emphasizes cultural relativism, understanding behaviors and beliefs within their cultural context

    May or may not emphasize cultural relativism depending on the specific discipline and approach

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