Anthropology - Student WorksNo Descriptionhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/452024-03-28T09:47:10Z2024-03-28T09:47:10Z171The patriarchal stain on women’s health: medicalization of depressionLauer, Alexahttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/31262024-01-06T01:42:35Z2023-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: The patriarchal stain on women’s health: medicalization of depression
dc.contributor.author: Lauer, Alexa
dc.description.abstract: An increasing trend in Western culture is the use of antidepressants to regulate emotions and the bodily response to experiences of distress brought on by social unrest. The application of pharmaceutical treatments to states of unrest is reflected through the medicalization of depression which appears most prominently among women. In this paper, I argue that the medicalization of depression among women results from societal pressures, gender discrimination, and sexual violence on the female body. Through a feminist lens, I discuss how patriarchal and capitalist institutions of power create social ills that become inscribed on women’s bodies as “female problems” or “hysteria.” Rooted in the male gaze, these institutions develop biases and stereotypes against women that ultimately financially benefit the pharmaceutical industry. By emphasizing the theoretical framework of medical anthropologists Margaret Lock and Nancy Schepher-Hughes, I reveal how patriarchal and capitalist structures exert control over the female body entering public spaces and transform the social experiences of discrimination, objectification, and sexual violence into individual mental illness to be cured through antidepressants.
dc.description: Presented on April 20, 2023 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZThe subsistence practices and food insecurity in the Arctic Circle - a focus on the Inuit and Sámi communitiesSheikh, Mariumhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/31002024-01-06T01:42:07Z2023-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: The subsistence practices and food insecurity in the Arctic Circle - a focus on the Inuit and Sámi communities
dc.contributor.author: Sheikh, Marium
dc.description.abstract: Over this semester, I was deeply touched by how food was so spiritual for arctic communities and how their lives were shaped around their subsistence practices. I often found myself comparing my lifestyle to the one Sami and Inuit. I noticed a vast differences in our lifestyles. I quickly realized that their conditions meant they needed to follow their ancestors’ way of life and not get affected by globalization or modernization. However, things have changed over the years, and arctic communities are slowly losing their cultural roots due to socio-political intervention. Hence, the topic of subsistence in the arctic circle began to pique my interest.
Moreover, Inuits and Sami have a few similar experiences and lifestyles, so it was interesting to compare both communities and discuss their struggles. I am passionate about discussing the issue of food security in the Inuit community because it must be highlighted, and more solutions must be discussed to help tackle food insecurity in the Arctic Circle. Moreover, Sami and Inuit are communities that find themselves dispersed in different areas of the land, yet they have been practicing the same way for centuries. Canada and Scandinavia both have been actively involved in trying to reverse the effects of colonization and help establish a better support system for indigenous communities.
Both communities have the capacity to be self-sufficiently if there was no socio-political interference caused by colonization which has altered the structure of various practices that are critical to the stability and survival of their community.
dc.description: Presented on April 20, 2023 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
2023-01-01T00:00:00ZEthics in research: An overview of universal ethics and the perpetuation of inequality in academiaWiseman, Brittanyhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/22552024-01-06T01:41:59Z2021-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Ethics in research: An overview of universal ethics and the perpetuation of inequality in academia
dc.contributor.author: Wiseman, Brittany
dc.description.abstract: Ethics govern how research is conducted by Western institutions, though there are limitations in how effective codes of conduct can be in ensuring that research practice is truly ethical in all situations. Though practices have improved, there are several considerations that must still be met to ensure that research is both beneficial and respectful to all involved. The historical lack of repercussions that have accompanied Western research practice has functioned to further disadvantage Indigenous People, People of Color, and women. This has allowed for sexism, harassment, racism, and discrimination to continue. Existing ethical protocols are limited based on the inherent subjectivity in how ethics are perceived, where supplementary protocols should be created on a case by case basis that actively include and empower voices from local community members and researchers. Additionally, recognition of the past and present inequalities faced by marginalized groups is necessary to rectify the issues that these people face while they establish themselves in academic disciplines. This research project addresses the problems associated with “universal” ethical protocols, the disconnect that exists in the construction and ideological view of ethics between disciplines, and the ways that Western research practice has been shaped, including how the hierarchy present in academic institutions continues to marginalize and disadvantage certain groups of people, with particular emphasis on the perpetuation of racism and sexism.
dc.description: Presented virtually at Student Research Day (April 26, 2021, MacEwan University, Edmonton), and the 48th Annual Western Anthropology & Sociology Undergraduate Research Conference (May 22, 2021, Santa Clara University, USA).
2021-01-01T00:00:00ZThe osteological paradox: absence of evidence is not evidence of absenceHead, Josalynehttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/16212024-01-06T01:41:18Z2020-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: The osteological paradox: absence of evidence is not evidence of absence
dc.contributor.author: Head, Josalyne
dc.description.abstract: During the summer 2019 field season, ten human skeletons were excavated from the ongoing project (PAH-178) at the Hospital Hill Royal Navy Cemetery that was operational between the years of 1793-1822 on the island of Antigua, near English Harbour. As a student of Dr. Treena Swanston, a professor of MacEwan University, and one of the researchers invested in the project, I was hired as a research assistant and excavating archaeologist to assist with analyzing the skeletal remains excavated from a burial site associated with the Royal Navy Hospital for evidence of pathological changes. In studying disease on skeletal remains, paleopathologists look for evidence of skeletal changes or lesions associated with pathological conditions. In order for skeletal changes to occur, an individual must live with a disease or illness for an extended period of time, meaning those who succumb quickly will typically not show any skeletal evidence of bony changes or pathologies. This is known as the osteological paradox. However, we did not find any evidence of pathological changes at site PAH-178 during the 2019 field season.
dc.description: Presented in absentia on April 27, 2020 at "Student Research Day" at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. (Conference cancelled)
2020-01-01T00:00:00ZWeaving heritage: the baskets of Iringa, TanzaniaGreene, Liamhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/15662024-01-06T01:41:59Z2020-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Weaving heritage: the baskets of Iringa, Tanzania
dc.contributor.author: Greene, Liam
dc.description.abstract: This exhibition displays the technology of Iringa basket making through various media (i.e. raw materials, individual basket segments) and a variety of finished baskets. These are presented in order to display variation in both weave design and vessel function, while also giving viewers a better understanding of both the craft and ability of Iringa basket weavers.
Photographs are used to present the tradition and cultural heritage value of Iringa baskets through the makers actions and abilities. The current poster was shown in combination with spoken word, various photographs capturing basket weaving technology and weaver abilities, and both physical basket components and finished baskets.
dc.description: Presented in absentia on April 27, 2020 at "Student Research Day" at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. (Conference cancelled.) Exhibition held in the Gray Gallery at MacEwan University.
2020-01-01T00:00:00ZCults: to be or not to be: exploring the topic of cults within anthropologyFischer, Jamiehttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/15592024-01-06T01:41:24Z2020-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Cults: to be or not to be: exploring the topic of cults within anthropology
dc.contributor.author: Fischer, Jamie
dc.description.abstract: Despite the significance of cults as a social group in other disciplines, anthropologists have paid little attention to these sub-cultures as a viable area of research. Social scientists in other disciplines, such as sociology and psychology, have explored cults as a social and mental phenomenon; yet, anthropological investigations tend to be limited to studying cargo cults outside North America. Sociologists have defined and categorized cults in numerous ways: as a social movement or a religious movement. In this presentation, I hypothesize that anthropologists do not study cults due to their methodological practices and theoretical approach to working with communities.
dc.description: Presented in absentia on April 27, 2020 at "Student Research Day" at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta. (Conference cancelled)
2020-01-01T00:00:00ZStolen sistersKuzio, KatelyneFleury, JadeGarcia, Jessahttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/13592024-01-06T01:42:42Z2019-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Stolen sisters
dc.contributor.author: Kuzio, Katelyne; Fleury, Jade; Garcia, Jessa
dc.description.abstract: “Stolen Sisters” is a powerful digital story which outlines the colonial impacts on Indigenous people which has contributed to the contemporary issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). “Stolen Sisters” provides information about current colonial perspectives of Indigenous women and how they need to be addressed, reflected upon, and challenged. Through Indigenous Knowledge surrounding the traditional roles of women, the meaning of the word ‘woman’ in the Cree language, and telling the stories of Indigenous women, “Stolen Sisters” aim is to provide education to the collegial public. Interdisciplinary Dialogue Project.
dc.description: Presented on April 23, 2019 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZResidential schools and the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical traumas inflicted on indigenous peoplesKanagasuriam, SelinaCayre Maglanoc, KristeeWarfa, HamdiAbdinoor, Meimunahttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/13582024-01-06T01:41:36Z2019-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Residential schools and the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical traumas inflicted on indigenous peoples
dc.contributor.author: Kanagasuriam, Selina; Cayre Maglanoc, Kristee; Warfa, Hamdi; Abdinoor, Meimuna
dc.description.abstract: This digital story focuses on highlighting the trauma that the Indigenous communities endured during their time in the residential school system and following it. Indigenous peoples put emphasis on the holistic approach when it comes to aspects such as healing, education, etc. In this story, the holistic approach was also utilized to bring to light the painful truths of Indigenous suffering, by focusing mainly on the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wounds Indigenous peoples faced and continue to face even today.
dc.description: Presented on April 23, 2019 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZIndigenous bodies and experimentation: the nutrition experiments conducted within the residential schoolsGreene, LiamToop, RhiannaZimmerman, Katiehttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/13572024-01-06T01:42:18Z2019-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Indigenous bodies and experimentation: the nutrition experiments conducted within the residential schools
dc.contributor.author: Greene, Liam; Toop, Rhianna; Zimmerman, Katie
dc.description.abstract: The digital story embraces a subjective approach to display the conditions that led to, occurred during, and were produced in the nutrition experiments conducted in various residential schools. Both the immediate and ongoing (intergenerational) damages are discussed to display the horrific nature of the residential schools. Further, the contemporary action taken by both Indigenous peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, as a result of the nutrition studies becoming public, is shown. Interdisciplinary Dialogue Project.
dc.description: Presented on April 23, 2019 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZIndigenous gender identities and ideologies: two-spirit identity in colonized North AmericaBrown, IanRychliski, RebekahRodgers, BenMcKinnon, Chasehttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14078/13182024-01-06T01:41:30Z2019-01-01T00:00:00Zdc.title: Indigenous gender identities and ideologies: two-spirit identity in colonized North America
dc.contributor.author: Brown, Ian; Rychliski, Rebekah; Rodgers, Ben; McKinnon, Chase
dc.description.abstract: Our digital story explores the concept of two-spirit among Indigenous peoples in North America. Following a review of different two spirit identities amongst a variety of First Nations, we highlight the violence against two-spirit peoples as a result of colonization and contemporary movements to reclaim two-spirit identities within the broader contexts of healing and decolonization. Interdisciplinary Dialogue Project.
dc.description: Presented on April 23, 2019 at Student Research Day held at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.
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