4 years, 40,000 views and over 200 comments later and I thought it was about time I write my own comment to reply back to all the messages I have got over the years. Hopefully this will answer any doubts you guys have and stop me feeling bad when I realise someone asked me a question 6 months ago that I still haven't replied to. Below I will answer the most popular and reoccurring questions I get based on these videos and, for ease of writing, I will shorten *'Social Anthropology'* to *'SA'* . Here goes… *Q1: Why did you study SA? Where did you study SA? What did you study during your SA degree?* To be honest I wasn't sure what I wanted to study at University (like most people in these comments it seems), I only knew I was interested in the humanity subjects (politics, history, geography etc). I went to loads of University open days and listened to talks on lots of topics including one on SA as I thought to myself 'Why not?'. That talked really captured me and so I decided I would go to the next one at the next University. Slowly the other subjects I was considering started disappearing until SA was left, and then it was just a question of choosing the University to study SA at. In the end I chose the University of Manchester. It's a great University city with so much to offer and I really loved the course they were offering as well as the department and lecturers I saw on the open day. I imagine now it will have changed somewhat. During the degree I did the following modules (again, these have probably changed but gives you a sense of what is included on a good S.A. course): _Introduction into SA (This is exactly what you think this is)_ _Power and Culture (A dense module looking at big SA theories and texts)_ _Regional Studies (Anthropology of regions like Brazil, Mediterranean, Central Asia)_ _Fieldwork (How to do Ethnography - see my second video __ruclips.net/video/BOmCCDu0k1Y/видео.html)_ _Sex, Gender and Kinship (Understanding families and relationships in different cultures)_ _Materiality and Representation (The power of cultural objects and things)_ _Politics and Economics (Different cultural economic and political systems, how they developed, pros and cons of each etc)_ _Science, Magic and Expertise (Analysing science and magic as systems of rationality)_ _Vision, Senses and Memory (Analysing how people sense things differently and memorise things differently)_ _Dissertation: I did my dissertation on Superfood (__bit.ly/2Yvpzik)_ *Q2: What are your recommendations for where to study S.A. in the UK?* Although I don't know the current state of things, I will always recommend where I studied SA - the University of Manchester. However, I remember SOAS in London being quite good, and Durham too although when I applied it mixed Social with Biological Anthropology. To be honest, I'm out the loop now of University rankings and which Universities offer Anthropology etc so it's best to go to UCAS and search Social Anthropology (or maybe just anthropology) and see what it returns to you. Then, further research each University individually or get in touch with them. *Q3: I'm interested in finding out more about SA, can you recommend to me any books/resources that I can look out please?* _Books_ Any book by Yuval Harari: www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens/ Small Places, Large Issues by Eriksen bit.ly/3c1xrvP Books by Daniel Miller (bit.ly/35ABGw ) as he writes stuff that's fairly accessible, relevant and interesting to most people. In Search of Respect by Phillipe Bourgois (bit.ly/2WnLwNM) which is a popular modern ethnography _Visual Media_ Films from the Visual Anthropology at Manchester: granadacentre.co.uk/ The BBC Series 'Extraordinary Rituals': amzn.to/35vt223 (this is the only link I could find to watch it online) Crash Course Sociology (tinyurl.com/y3d3j42d) -- pick the videos which interest you. Films 'Samsara' and 'Baraka': www.barakasamsara.com/ The news/short documentary channel 'Vice': ruclips.net/user/vice _Podcasts and Blogs_ See the following links for recommendations: 1) tinyurl.com/y6ua3mfa 2) tinyurl.com/ycqt2ztc 3) tinyurl.com/yc5pb5mg *Q4: What did you do after your degree? What are you doing now? What can I do after finishing my SA degree?* Right now I am an English teacher in Spain. Why? Because living in Spain and speaking Spanish has been a dream of mine for many years, and because these videos and your feedback persuaded me that teaching was for me. Was my SA helpful in getting me to where I am today? Maybe not. So do I regret studying SA? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Studying SA was one of of the best things I ever did. It has changed how I see, understand and interact with the world, it has opened me up to new and different ways of living…it has fundamentally changed me as a person, for the better. My SA degree will be affecting my career and who I am as a person for the rest of my life. That's priceless in my opinion and more useful than say a History degree you never use. Every person is different, and so what I have done and will do in the future is not an indication of what all people who study SA go on to do. However, I CAN tell you what my University friends have gone on to do: some work in Marketing (which Anthropology is particularly useful for), some have gone on to further study (Masters, PHDs etc), some have travelled and/or are working overseas like me (which makes sense, SA is about understanding people and different cultures), some have gone into social research, some work in standard jobs in big corporations, some work in social care and social work, some have some set up their own businesses about sustainable fashion or sustainable living. However, to answer this topic, I will leave you the link to a video that dedicates itself to this question: ruclips.net/video/gtRr3OSA7Go/видео.html *Q5: What's the difference between Social Anthropology and Sociology?* I'm not an expert, but I can say that both these subjects are very similar. The main difference I am aware of is that Sociology looks more specifically at Western Society whereas Social Anthropology studies mankind everywhere. Secondly, sociology is more quantitative in its study methods whereas Social Anthropology is more qualitative. So where a sociologist would do more surveys, questionnaires, collect data and create graphs etc a Social Anthropologist would do more participant observation, make notes and write books etc. For further research check out: Crash Course Sociology (tinyurl.com/y3d3j42d) *A personal note from me* To everyone who's watched these videos,THANK YOU! I have received so many positive comments from people who watched my videos saying things such as 'Brilliant', 'Well explained', 'Made it clear', 'Insightful', 'Clarifying', 'Entertaining' and so on, and your response has been overwhelming. Honestly your comments have touched my heart on many occasions, and for those saying 'You should be a teacher', well that's what I now am! Your videos and comments helped me realise this was a talent I have and something I should pursue further. So my thanks go to all of you lovely strangers for helping me out in my life too. Also, to the people who said these videos helped them with assignments, applications, even choosing their A-level or University degrees…WOW. That's huge. Thank you. When I made these videos I was just a 20-something fresh out of University who decided to make 2 amateur videos on a subject most people knew nothing about. Those videos have now literally altered the course of people's lives. All I would say here is: never underestimate the power of the individual (i.e. YOU!), and your power to influence others. We are all much greater and can do some much more than we think we can. Thanks again for watching my videos and spreading the word about Social Anthropology :)
"Social anthropology helps to free you from the social and cultural binds that you have acquired during your lifetime" 😊👌🏾✔ I'm very passionate about anthropology but have no degree or masters. Funnily enough, I've done things backwards and got a career and now want to study. I work in community development and i'm on the board of an international youth network. I have always been passionate about heritage and history and, essentially, story telling. I would encourage anyone to simply look into the vast subject, I myself plan on applying for a masters in anthropology and community development. This year I had the pleasure to guest lecture at the university I want to apply to and I haven't even got more than A level qualifications! Thanks for a brilliant video, I will use it as inspiration for my personal statement 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
Hey Ayoade! Thanks for the lovely comment :) I think it's great that you're going 'backwards' as it were to study a Masters in Anthropology - there's no reason why you shouldn't! Keep up the good work and best of luck with your application.
Youve made my mind up! Im going into sixth form, studying art, psychology and philosophy. Im thinking of going into either psychology, criminology or anthropology at uni, and now i know anthropology is what ive been looking to do for ages. Thank you so much! Good luck in whatever youre doing now man.
Hey Farah! Wow, that's amazing O.O Tell your profesor I said Hi, thanks for using my video in your lecture (it's quite a compliment for me!) and that I hope the course goes well! Also, I hope you're enjoying the course :)
Amazing! I never thought that someone could explain social anthropology this interesting. Please continue educating us about humanity. You could also be a great lecturer. Well done Guy!
I really liked how u discribed it,i was doing my assignment on social anthropology and u clearly discribed it and in a simple understandable way thanku and good job.
Thank you very very much ! I'm currently doing a bachelor in Anglophone studies (History, Literature and Linguistics basically) and I'm thinking about doing a master in social Anthropology. You made me realise that ever since I was a child the jobs I wanted to do were all from that field (archaeologist, historian, psychologist...) there are all about understanding the Human culture and mind. I still don't know exactly what I want to do with that but I still have some time. Thank you very much for your videos it was helpful and very interesting ! :)
Hey Ju! That's amazing thank you so much, I"m glad I was able to help you! Don't worry too much about the future, anthropology is an open degree which can lead into anything you want it to. I would say if it interests you do the masters first and then maybe you will have a better idea of where to go from there :)
Really great video -- I'm doing a Bachelors in English Lit right now but I'm really considering an MA in Anthropology. Thanks for clarifying that it actually is what I thought it might be!
+HannahJPerfectCompanionsHavePagesAndProse Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad I could clarify this for you :) Enjoy your Masters if that's what you do!
I will start by saying your video was very informative and directly to the point. I felt related to the part when you try to explain everyone what social anthropology is which unfortunately not a lot of people know about it. I will start university in Edinburgh this year and I'm gonna study social anthropology. Thanks for taking your time to enlighten people about this study. All the best pal. ps. You forgot to mention the common question people ask as well. "What do you do after you finish study anthropology?"
Hi Edwin! Thank you for the kind comments, and it's great to hear you will be studying the subject yourself soon. In terms of the point you made, yes that is true I don't mention it, but I didn't feel that this video was about what you do after studying anthropology. This video was simply explaining what it is. To include both into the same video I thought would've been too much. Besides, I have address such a question in the comments section below, if you are looking for an answer to this. Thanks nonetheless!
I love this video, i always have these questions and thoughts that whatever a person grows up in is normal. Thanks for choosing a career for me and i’d love to travel to places like japan, africa, thailand, the hood, and all sorts of different cultures. -Tilo (17)
Tilo Bredtmann I've helped you choose a career? That's amazing, honestly it's incredible to think my little video could have such an impact, thank YOU!
we say social anthropology is the scientific and humanistic study of man.The exploration of human diversity in time and in space..........please what do you understand by "in time and in space"
Thanks @MensahCharles! That's great to hear, I hope you are enjoying your course :) To answer your question, I understand 'time and space' to mean: any people, anywhere, at anytime (so it could be people now, or from 100 years ago, or maybe even people of the future). It's not 'time and space' in the physics sense (i.e., the solar system, the galaxies, the universe), but 'time and space' on planet earth! Does that help?
Thank you for making this video! I have been not only interested in cultures but passionate about it in many ways. I am now living in Austria and have the opportunity to go back to school at 33 years old. I am considering Social and Cultural Anthropology.
Great videos! I am studying MA Design and doing a project which is the practice of social anthropology through a visual medium so thanks to you that I had a better understanding of this field.
Thank you for your great explanation, its really helpful and informative! But just in one case, blue in China also represents boy's colour. Thank you again and I'm looking forward to more great videos from you.
A lot of people have already commented something like this but thank you (once again!) for this really helpful introduction, if you will, on what social anthropology is; you broke this subject down to its essence very succinctly and held my attention throughout both videos. I just finished my A levels two weeks ago and am currently deciding on what to study in university. I wonder if you can help me a little with my dilemma: do you think taking a joint honours degree in sociology and social anthropology is advisable? In terms of workload, difficulty of the courses etc. Thank you in advance!
Hi Jia Xin :) Thanks for the comment I always welcome someone saying they liked my videos, it puts a smile on my face! I think a joint honours degree will be fine, and probably not much different from a social anthropology degree on its own. However really it depends on the university and the course as each course and place will be different, assess their students differently, study different things etc. My best advice is to do your research, go to open days and ask lots of questions if you are unsure! But also, don't forget to go with your gut if it feels right :)
First 5 seconds were crucial in keeping me in for the whole 10 mins. A fantastic video, I'm applying for Soc Anth MSc this year. Any recommendations for podcasts/documentaries? Seen your book recommendation below. Thank you! Keep up the great work.
Hi Priyesh! Thanks that's fantastic to hear because I knew it would be a struggle to keep people interested in the video due to its length, and to know that my opening scene helps people stay in there is great feedback :) In terms of videos/films you could watch, I would recommended the website of my old university's visual anthropology department.There's some really cool and current stuff that's very anthropological there: granadacentre.co.uk/
This is probably the clearest explanation of, firstly, the terms: society and culture - finally I have a clearer understanding of the difference between the two: society is made up of the people who create, maintain and perpetuate the culture (tangible and non-tangible elements). Culture exists within societies (like the apps exist within a phone/phone's hardware). Culture is what provides variety and makes a society unique. Non-tangible aspects of culture such as norms, values and beleifs cannot be made etc without people (society) BUT THEN could it be said that societies exist within culture?
Thanks a lot for making this video!!!! I'll finish high school next year. Anthropology seems fascinating, but my parents say I'm a little unrealistic... I'm interested in medicine as well but anthropology answers the questions that I always want to know. I find a lot of people do a double degree but I can't cuz the best uni for medicine and anthro are not the same, not even in the same states(I'm being greedy I know...). All about making choices...
Hi Fafa. Sorry I never saw this comment before! You should definitely look at Medical Anthropology, I'm sure this is exactly the mix of medicine and anthropology you are looking for and is a popular discipline within the Anthropological world.
Thank you so much for this! My bachelor's was interesting but not what I want to use for my career. I didn't know how to bridge between linguistics and social issues. In walks social anthropology!!!
I recently studied started my masters degree in social anthropology, i came accross this video. very helpful. I'm thinking of focusing my research on music or poetry. Any advice? Thanks for the video, very helpful :)
Hey John! It's been a few years since I was studying Anthropology actively and I'm a little rusty. But use the general principles I explain in my videos and try to look at something in the world of music or poetry (or the concepts themselves!) from an anthropological point of view. Video 2 will help you a lot more with this. Otherwise, ask your lecturers, find out what anthropologists study about music and poetry in the literature. For example, they could be analysing what poetry means to the people of X place, or what role music plays in anti-capitalist marches...or things along those lines. I hope that helps :)
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't know the origins of sociology very well. However, I'm sure a quick search on Google or Wikipedia would help you out in your quest :)
Not enough universities near me do social anthropology, only 3 do. I need to apply to five but my last two choices only do anthropology, not social anthropology. Are they similar areas?
Hi FS. Yeah it´s not a super common degree which is partly why I made these videos! I can´t speak on behalf of those universities. You need to check out their prospectus books or look at their websites to see what exactly they´re offering when they say 'anthropology'. If you have any doubts, look at my explanations of the different branches of anthropology at the beginning of video 1 to help you. I hope that helps!
i really love sociology and want to go to SOAS. they unfortunately don’t offer sociology but do offer social anthropology. I’ve got an offer for politics and i’m tempted to ask to switch to social anthropology! would you say sociology and social anthropology are in any way similar? great video :)
Hi Jess, if you look at my pinned comment at the top of the comments section (or in the video bio I can't remember) you will see I talk about the difference between the two. I hope that helps!
morning, i thank you for your short introduction in explaining the subject. It's true, it not known among the general inhabitants whom i reckon as a consumer generation lately. it's knowledge gone lost! I. HAD TO. PRETEND I 'M A BUM TO DO MY OBSERVATION among the. poorest to the wealthiest. I even do the relationships between humans and animals with their gardens in a normal residential suburb. It's chaotic where human flaws are hidden. APOSTLE ELRIA AHOSSIVO.
Well because it's about humans and human behaviour yes it is social anthropology! An anthropologist would then try to study people's reactions and create theories to help us understand people even better :)
Thank you for an informative video!I have a question. What is the difference between social anthropology and sociology? I sit on the fence thinking of which to study. Thanks :)
Hi there! Thank you for watching and liking my video. Well, I may not be the best person to ask but I will tell you what I know. Both these subjects are very similar first of all, the main difference I am aware of is that Sociology looks more specifically and Western Society whereas Social Anthropology studies mankind everywhere. Secondly, sociology is more quantitative in its study methods whereas Social Anthropology is more qualitative. So a sociologist would do more surveys, questionnaires, collect data and create graphs etc whereas Social Anthropologists do more participant observation, make notes and write books etc. I hope that helps
Easy explanation of a complex topic. Will it be normal for someone to find this video not good or will it be not normal! Wait, am I being not normal by classifying something normal universally?
Hiya man, excellent video! Really interactive. I'm applying to university this year to study Social Anthropology. Do you have any books you would advise reading that would look impressive on a personal statement?
Thank you @AnonMe :) Yes you could read Small Places Large Issues by Eriksen, which is a good introductory book to the discipline. Also, In Search of Respect by Phillipe Bourgois. This is quite a famous modern ethnography and quite a good one to for anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike! Best of luck :)
plus.google.com/u/0/+DhruvKaushikRamachandran thank you very much! I hope it was helpful to you. I studied at the University of Manchester! They have a really great course there led by an excellent department :)
vanessa33044 hi there. Small places large issues by Eriksen is a good introductory book to the discipline. 'In search of respect' by Bourgois is a good ethnography to read. It's not Anthropology but crash course do a sociology series which is interesting and similar. Lastly the films 'Samsara' and 'Baraka' are good films anthropologically speaking. Vice and their documentaries on RUclips are quite good, though not necessarily anthropological
Hi Mark. Yes, I'm recommending the Crash Course Sociology series specifically, not any particular video as there's too many. Probably best to just watch the ones that take your fancy
I'm only a sophomore in high school with less than interstellar grades but time to improve(I hope). But I still like to think on things like these. Is there really any way for me to fix what mistakes I made last year and improve my academic career in general?
Hi HsJdjs, I only have experience of the UK education system and don't quite know nor understand the American one. I guess a generic answer would be make sure you dedicate enough time to your studies each week, try to get involved in your courses and university life - you get out what you put in, and seek help and advice from tutors and fellow students if you're struggling. But to truly answer your question you are probably better off asking someone from America who knows the system there :)
Hi Perla. It will depend on the University you apply to, but typically a Social Anthropology lasts 3 or 4 years. I went to the University of Manchester and really enjoyed my time there, the department was great.
Thanks Blake, yes I did! I went to Uni of Manchester (England). Great up and coming global Uni, great course and lecturers, would recommend!! (apart from the grey clouds 24/7 -.-)
hey. i just wanted to say i loved the video and i have a question or, more so, a doubt. i want to study anthropology but im quite worried about getting a job afterward. do you have any advice and what did you do after the degree? thank you mate.
Hi RastaMouse. i have answered this in some detail in previous comments, so I suggest you look to find my previous answers and the answers of other people too. In short, anthropologists do struggle a little bit with jobs afterwards, but really it is how you apply it. I went on to do a Master's degree in something slightly different so I cannot fully answer the question. But I think if you are really interested in the subject then pursue it, you will find something on the other side of it! :)
Guy Whittaker I read the other comments. I guess it'll be worth pursuing because I'm interested in it and ill carry on from there - see what the future entails aha. Thank you very much!
Hie why don’t start teaching anthropology via youtube ? You were really amazing in making us understand the basics of it... It will be great to learn with you as you are quite relatable with the examples you provide ... It will be great if you can drop your mail id .... in the comment section ... Thanks for the video ..
Hi Vaishalli thank you so much that's some very generous praise right there! I've definitely thought about it, or something similar. I need to figure out whether something like that is feasible in my life right now, but thank you for the feedback!
Thanks Tarres :) I can't 100% confirm if that's true or not, but the principle of that statement is true. What might be something in one place could be the opposite in another, there's no fixed meaning on anything, only what we prescribe to it :)
culture is playing this at 1.75 and finding people who play this at normal speed bizarre. Nice video! Much appreciation for people like you who's really enthusiastic and passionate in what they're studying even if some culture, usually in a society we specifically belong, find this kind of discipline, useless. More discussion like this!
@@GDWhittaker I had my exam for antropology, but i know for sure i failed. I will write you the next time (like about a half year) back for the quistions :P Thank you tho! :)
Hi Mark, so I've answered this question elsewhere in the comments section if you're willing to look, but I would add to my previous answer the book Sapiens and then Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari. I would also recommend the BBC'S latest mini-documentary series 'Extraordinary rituals'
thanks a ton! I'm not matriculating in the subject but it always fascinates me reading about what it is to be human. I would recommend a book to you titled 'Tribe' by Sebastien Junger. I'm literally headed to my library right now to grab a copy. Hope you decide to share more knowledge in an additional video, your a great teacher.
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4 years, 40,000 views and over 200 comments later and I thought it was about time I write my own comment to reply back to all the messages I have got over the years. Hopefully this will answer any doubts you guys have and stop me feeling bad when I realise someone asked me a question 6 months ago that I still haven't replied to. Below I will answer the most popular and reoccurring questions I get based on these videos and, for ease of writing, I will shorten *'Social Anthropology'* to *'SA'* . Here goes…
*Q1: Why did you study SA? Where did you study SA? What did you study during your SA degree?*
To be honest I wasn't sure what I wanted to study at University (like most people in these comments it seems), I only knew I was interested in the humanity subjects (politics, history, geography etc). I went to loads of University open days and listened to talks on lots of topics including one on SA as I thought to myself 'Why not?'. That talked really captured me and so I decided I would go to the next one at the next University. Slowly the other subjects I was considering started disappearing until SA was left, and then it was just a question of choosing the University to study SA at. In the end I chose the University of Manchester. It's a great University city with so much to offer and I really loved the course they were offering as well as the department and lecturers I saw on the open day. I imagine now it will have changed somewhat.
During the degree I did the following modules (again, these have probably changed but gives you a sense of what is included on a good S.A. course):
_Introduction into SA (This is exactly what you think this is)_
_Power and Culture (A dense module looking at big SA theories and texts)_
_Regional Studies (Anthropology of regions like Brazil, Mediterranean, Central Asia)_
_Fieldwork (How to do Ethnography - see my second video __ruclips.net/video/BOmCCDu0k1Y/видео.html)_
_Sex, Gender and Kinship (Understanding families and relationships in different cultures)_
_Materiality and Representation (The power of cultural objects and things)_
_Politics and Economics (Different cultural economic and political systems, how they developed, pros and cons of each etc)_
_Science, Magic and Expertise (Analysing science and magic as systems of rationality)_
_Vision, Senses and Memory (Analysing how people sense things differently and memorise things differently)_
_Dissertation: I did my dissertation on Superfood (__bit.ly/2Yvpzik)_
*Q2: What are your recommendations for where to study S.A. in the UK?*
Although I don't know the current state of things, I will always recommend where I studied SA - the University of Manchester. However, I remember SOAS in London being quite good, and Durham too although when I applied it mixed Social with Biological Anthropology. To be honest, I'm out the loop now of University rankings and which Universities offer Anthropology etc so it's best to go to UCAS and search Social Anthropology (or maybe just anthropology) and see what it returns to you. Then, further research each University individually or get in touch with them.
*Q3: I'm interested in finding out more about SA, can you recommend to me any books/resources that I can look out please?*
_Books_
Any book by Yuval Harari: www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens/
Small Places, Large Issues by Eriksen bit.ly/3c1xrvP
Books by Daniel Miller (bit.ly/35ABGw ) as he writes stuff that's fairly accessible, relevant and interesting to most people.
In Search of Respect by Phillipe Bourgois (bit.ly/2WnLwNM) which is a popular modern ethnography
_Visual Media_
Films from the Visual Anthropology at Manchester: granadacentre.co.uk/
The BBC Series 'Extraordinary Rituals': amzn.to/35vt223 (this is the only link I could find to watch it online)
Crash Course Sociology (tinyurl.com/y3d3j42d) -- pick the videos which interest you.
Films 'Samsara' and 'Baraka': www.barakasamsara.com/
The news/short documentary channel 'Vice': ruclips.net/user/vice
_Podcasts and Blogs_
See the following links for recommendations: 1) tinyurl.com/y6ua3mfa 2) tinyurl.com/ycqt2ztc 3) tinyurl.com/yc5pb5mg
*Q4: What did you do after your degree? What are you doing now? What can I do after finishing my SA degree?*
Right now I am an English teacher in Spain. Why? Because living in Spain and speaking Spanish has been a dream of mine for many years, and because these videos and your feedback persuaded me that teaching was for me. Was my SA helpful in getting me to where I am today? Maybe not. So do I regret studying SA? ABSOLUTELY NOT. Studying SA was one of of the best things I ever did. It has changed how I see, understand and interact with the world, it has opened me up to new and different ways of living…it has fundamentally changed me as a person, for the better. My SA degree will be affecting my career and who I am as a person for the rest of my life. That's priceless in my opinion and more useful than say a History degree you never use.
Every person is different, and so what I have done and will do in the future is not an indication of what all people who study SA go on to do. However, I CAN tell you what my University friends have gone on to do: some work in Marketing (which Anthropology is particularly useful for), some have gone on to further study (Masters, PHDs etc), some have travelled and/or are working overseas like me (which makes sense, SA is about understanding people and different cultures), some have gone into social research, some work in standard jobs in big corporations, some work in social care and social work, some have some set up their own businesses about sustainable fashion or sustainable living.
However, to answer this topic, I will leave you the link to a video that dedicates itself to this question: ruclips.net/video/gtRr3OSA7Go/видео.html
*Q5: What's the difference between Social Anthropology and Sociology?*
I'm not an expert, but I can say that both these subjects are very similar. The main difference I am aware of is that Sociology looks more specifically at Western Society whereas Social Anthropology studies mankind everywhere. Secondly, sociology is more quantitative in its study methods whereas Social Anthropology is more qualitative. So where a sociologist would do more surveys, questionnaires, collect data and create graphs etc a Social Anthropologist would do more participant observation, make notes and write books etc.
For further research check out: Crash Course Sociology (tinyurl.com/y3d3j42d)
*A personal note from me*
To everyone who's watched these videos,THANK YOU! I have received so many positive comments from people who watched my videos saying things such as 'Brilliant', 'Well explained', 'Made it clear', 'Insightful', 'Clarifying', 'Entertaining' and so on, and your response has been overwhelming. Honestly your comments have touched my heart on many occasions, and for those saying 'You should be a teacher', well that's what I now am! Your videos and comments helped me realise this was a talent I have and something I should pursue further. So my thanks go to all of you lovely strangers for helping me out in my life too. Also, to the people who said these videos helped them with assignments, applications, even choosing their A-level or University degrees…WOW. That's huge. Thank you. When I made these videos I was just a 20-something fresh out of University who decided to make 2 amateur videos on a subject most people knew nothing about. Those videos have now literally altered the course of people's lives. All I would say here is: never underestimate the power of the individual (i.e. YOU!), and your power to influence others. We are all much greater and can do some much more than we think we can.
Thanks again for watching my videos and spreading the word about Social Anthropology :)
"Social anthropology helps to free you from the social and cultural binds that you have acquired during your lifetime" 😊👌🏾✔
I'm very passionate about anthropology but have no degree or masters. Funnily enough, I've done things backwards and got a career and now want to study. I work in community development and i'm on the board of an international youth network. I have always been passionate about heritage and history and, essentially, story telling.
I would encourage anyone to simply look into the vast subject, I myself plan on applying for a masters in anthropology and community development. This year I had the pleasure to guest lecture at the university I want to apply to and I haven't even got more than A level qualifications!
Thanks for a brilliant video, I will use it as inspiration for my personal statement 👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾
Hey Ayoade! Thanks for the lovely comment :) I think it's great that you're going 'backwards' as it were to study a Masters in Anthropology - there's no reason why you shouldn't! Keep up the good work and best of luck with your application.
Youve made my mind up! Im going into sixth form, studying art, psychology and philosophy. Im thinking of going into either psychology, criminology or anthropology at uni, and now i know anthropology is what ive been looking to do for ages. Thank you so much! Good luck in whatever youre doing now man.
Wow that's amazing to hear! Thanks for sharing Lucy, and thanks for watching. I hope sixth form is going well so far :)
My teacher at McGill University used this video in our introduction class. Very well explained :)
Hey Farah! Wow, that's amazing O.O Tell your profesor I said Hi, thanks for using my video in your lecture (it's quite a compliment for me!) and that I hope the course goes well! Also, I hope you're enjoying the course :)
I'm currently pursuing a law degree and I had a module on social anthropology. Your video made me understand things better, so really thanks for that!
Your explanation way is too good and polite also thanks
I am from India
Thank you for this video. Really insightful. I’ve never studied social anthropology but I’m hoping to study sociology and social anthropology at uni
Amazing! I never thought that someone could explain social anthropology this interesting. Please continue educating us about humanity.
You could also be a great lecturer.
Well done Guy!
I liked your video. You should be a teacher. You seem passionate and understanding!
SeekerOfInnocence wow thank you! That means a lot to me :)
Thank you for explaining. I just started my first year on university and anthropology has been such a headache, thank you for making it clearer
You're welcome Moesha, that's what the video was for! :) I hope you enjoy the rest of your year
I really liked how u discribed it,i was doing my assignment on social anthropology and u clearly discribed it and in a simple understandable way thanku and good job.
Thank you very very much ! I'm currently doing a bachelor in Anglophone studies (History, Literature and Linguistics basically) and I'm thinking about doing a master in social Anthropology. You made me realise that ever since I was a child the jobs I wanted to do were all from that field (archaeologist, historian, psychologist...) there are all about understanding the Human culture and mind. I still don't know exactly what I want to do with that but I still have some time. Thank you very much for your videos it was helpful and very interesting ! :)
Hey Ju! That's amazing thank you so much, I"m glad I was able to help you! Don't worry too much about the future, anthropology is an open degree which can lead into anything you want it to. I would say if it interests you do the masters first and then maybe you will have a better idea of where to go from there :)
Guy Whittaker I'm thinking about that :) thank you again !
Really great video -- I'm doing a Bachelors in English Lit right now but I'm really considering an MA in Anthropology. Thanks for clarifying that it actually is what I thought it might be!
+HannahJPerfectCompanionsHavePagesAndProse Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad I could clarify this for you :) Enjoy your Masters if that's what you do!
I will start by saying your video was very informative and directly to the point. I felt related to the part when you try to explain everyone what social anthropology is which unfortunately not a lot of people know about it. I will start university in Edinburgh this year and I'm gonna study social anthropology. Thanks for taking your time to enlighten people about this study. All the best pal.
ps. You forgot to mention the common question people ask as well. "What do you do after you finish study anthropology?"
Hi Edwin! Thank you for the kind comments, and it's great to hear you will be studying the subject yourself soon. In terms of the point you made, yes that is true I don't mention it, but I didn't feel that this video was about what you do after studying anthropology. This video was simply explaining what it is. To include both into the same video I thought would've been too much. Besides, I have address such a question in the comments section below, if you are looking for an answer to this. Thanks nonetheless!
I love this video, i always have these questions and thoughts that whatever a person grows up in is normal. Thanks for choosing a career for me and i’d love to travel to places like japan, africa, thailand, the hood, and all sorts of different cultures. -Tilo (17)
Tilo Bredtmann I've helped you choose a career? That's amazing, honestly it's incredible to think my little video could have such an impact, thank YOU!
Great video! I just started my degree in social anthropology, it is so interesting and fascinating.
Thank you very much! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did, and make sure to check the second video I made, its bound to help you with your studies 😊
guy whittaker, i am really enjoying these tutorials.I am taking this course in sociology and am glad laerning few thing from ths tutorial
we say social anthropology is the scientific and humanistic study of man.The exploration of human diversity in time and in space..........please what do you understand by "in time and in space"
Thanks @MensahCharles! That's great to hear, I hope you are enjoying your course :) To answer your question, I understand 'time and space' to mean: any people, anywhere, at anytime (so it could be people now, or from 100 years ago, or maybe even people of the future). It's not 'time and space' in the physics sense (i.e., the solar system, the galaxies, the universe), but 'time and space' on planet earth! Does that help?
cleared all my doubts ... you deserve all the success
Thank you! I'm glad I could help :)
thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Thank you for making this video! I have been not only interested in cultures but passionate about it in many ways. I am now living in Austria and have the opportunity to go back to school at 33 years old. I am considering Social and Cultural Anthropology.
You're welcome :) That's awesome, I hope you do do social/cultural anthropology it's a fascinating degree. Let me know what happens :)
I really enjoyed this! Very informative and insightful!
Great video! You are so good at explaining this fascinating subject:)
Awesome! So glad I'm doing a MA Social Anthropology degree!
ooh finally!! this video is very helpful for my research project.Thank u a lot! I appreciate it
You're welcome Nihel! Thanks for watching. I hope the research project went ok :)
Great videos! I am studying MA Design and doing a project which is the practice of social anthropology through a visual medium so thanks to you that I had a better understanding of this field.
Thuy Vo thank you for the comment, you're welcome! I hope your project goes well 😊
Thank you for your great explanation, its really helpful and informative! But just in one case, blue in China also represents boy's colour. Thank you again and I'm looking forward to more great videos from you.
I'm starting at university in a week and I'm going to study social anthropology! I'm very excited!
Awesome Helle! Best of luck, I hope you enjoy it :) Throw yourself into the whole experience, you won't regret it.
Very interesting, thank u! I will show this video my bachelor students, it should be useful for them))
Wow, that is a compliment indeed! I hope they enjoy the degree as much as I did :)
A lot of people have already commented something like this but thank you (once again!) for this really helpful introduction, if you will, on what social anthropology is; you broke this subject down to its essence very succinctly and held my attention throughout both videos. I just finished my A levels two weeks ago and am currently deciding on what to study in university. I wonder if you can help me a little with my dilemma: do you think taking a joint honours degree in sociology and social anthropology is advisable? In terms of workload, difficulty of the courses etc. Thank you in advance!
Hi Jia Xin :) Thanks for the comment I always welcome someone saying they liked my videos, it puts a smile on my face! I think a joint honours degree will be fine, and probably not much different from a social anthropology degree on its own. However really it depends on the university and the course as each course and place will be different, assess their students differently, study different things etc. My best advice is to do your research, go to open days and ask lots of questions if you are unsure! But also, don't forget to go with your gut if it feels right :)
Your video is great! I'm so looking forward to my BA social anthropology course this September!
Emma Zhang Hey thank you very much! I hope you really enjoy it. I'm sure it will be great 😊
Thanks for this great video! Anthropology is an important discipline.
You're welcome Simon :)
Thank you very much for this video! I really connected with it.
First 5 seconds were crucial in keeping me in for the whole 10 mins. A fantastic video, I'm applying for Soc Anth MSc this year. Any recommendations for podcasts/documentaries? Seen your book recommendation below. Thank you! Keep up the great work.
Hi Priyesh! Thanks that's fantastic to hear because I knew it would be a struggle to keep people interested in the video due to its length, and to know that my opening scene helps people stay in there is great feedback :) In terms of videos/films you could watch, I would recommended the website of my old university's visual anthropology department.There's some really cool and current stuff that's very anthropological there: granadacentre.co.uk/
As someone debating whether to apply to study this next year I think you might have just made my mind up (in a good way)
Hey sorry I never replied (thought I had), what did you decide?
Thanks it’s really helpful and the way of explaining is interesting
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
This is probably the clearest explanation of, firstly, the terms: society and culture - finally I have a clearer understanding of the difference between the two: society is made up of the people who create, maintain and perpetuate the culture (tangible and non-tangible elements). Culture exists within societies (like the apps exist within a phone/phone's hardware). Culture is what provides variety and makes a society unique. Non-tangible aspects of culture such as norms, values and beleifs cannot be made etc without people (society) BUT THEN could it be said that societies exist within culture?
Thanks a lot for making this video!!!! I'll finish high school next year. Anthropology seems fascinating, but my parents say I'm a little unrealistic... I'm interested in medicine as well but anthropology answers the questions that I always want to know. I find a lot of people do a double degree but I can't cuz the best uni for medicine and anthro are not the same, not even in the same states(I'm being greedy I know...). All about making choices...
wow, seems we got the same confusion. May I please ask that what did you choose in the end?
Hi Fafa. Sorry I never saw this comment before! You should definitely look at Medical Anthropology, I'm sure this is exactly the mix of medicine and anthropology you are looking for and is a popular discipline within the Anthropological world.
Nice video and it is really interesting subject
Thank you so much for this! My bachelor's was interesting but not what I want to use for my career. I didn't know how to bridge between linguistics and social issues. In walks social anthropology!!!
Glad my video could help!
You made my mind up,
Welcome again Tanzania ,hopefully you'll meet some anthropologist over here.
I love your explaination I understood all of the subject matter. Thums up to your different characters of yourself.
haha, thank you Guarav!
Guy Whittaker Thank you so much for this video! Helped me a lot!
You're welcome Ashley!
I recently studied started my masters degree in social anthropology, i came accross this video. very helpful. I'm thinking of focusing my research on music or poetry. Any advice? Thanks for the video, very helpful :)
Hey John! It's been a few years since I was studying Anthropology actively and I'm a little rusty. But use the general principles I explain in my videos and try to look at something in the world of music or poetry (or the concepts themselves!) from an anthropological point of view. Video 2 will help you a lot more with this. Otherwise, ask your lecturers, find out what anthropologists study about music and poetry in the literature. For example, they could be analysing what poetry means to the people of X place, or what role music plays in anti-capitalist marches...or things along those lines. I hope that helps :)
Nice video. Pls what are the factors and their contributions to the emergence of sociology
Thank you! Unfortunately I don't know the origins of sociology very well. However, I'm sure a quick search on Google or Wikipedia would help you out in your quest :)
Cuáles son las fuentes o libros que has usado?
This is such a great video
what is the difference between social anthropology and cultural anthropology. is cultural anthropology included in social anthropology?
I wondered
hi azura. There's not too big a difference. Social anthropology is the British name, and Cultural anthropology is the American name.
@@GDWhittaker in my country have two major
Culture anthropology
Social anthropology
This was extremely insightful! Thank you!!!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
Not enough universities near me do social anthropology, only 3 do. I need to apply to five but my last two choices only do anthropology, not social anthropology. Are they similar areas?
Hi FS. Yeah it´s not a super common degree which is partly why I made these videos! I can´t speak on behalf of those universities. You need to check out their prospectus books or look at their websites to see what exactly they´re offering when they say 'anthropology'. If you have any doubts, look at my explanations of the different branches of anthropology at the beginning of video 1 to help you. I hope that helps!
i really love sociology and want to go to SOAS. they unfortunately don’t offer sociology but do offer social anthropology. I’ve got an offer for politics and i’m tempted to ask to switch to social anthropology! would you say sociology and social anthropology are in any way similar? great video :)
Hi Jess, if you look at my pinned comment at the top of the comments section (or in the video bio I can't remember) you will see I talk about the difference between the two. I hope that helps!
morning, i thank you for your short introduction in explaining the subject. It's true, it not known among the general inhabitants whom i reckon as a consumer generation lately. it's knowledge gone lost! I. HAD TO. PRETEND I 'M A BUM TO DO MY OBSERVATION among the. poorest to the wealthiest. I even do the relationships between humans and animals with their gardens in a normal residential suburb. It's chaotic where human flaws are hidden. APOSTLE ELRIA AHOSSIVO.
Very well said! congrats!
Thank you Sogno Strano :)
I like analyzing the way people react to the opposite sex & in relationships. Is that the same as anthropology?
Well because it's about humans and human behaviour yes it is social anthropology! An anthropologist would then try to study people's reactions and create theories to help us understand people even better :)
@@GDWhittaker 💪🏿😎
Thank you for an informative video!I have a question. What is the difference between social anthropology and sociology? I sit on the fence thinking of which to study. Thanks :)
Hi there! Thank you for watching and liking my video. Well, I may not be the best person to ask but I will tell you what I know. Both these subjects are very similar first of all, the main difference I am aware of is that Sociology looks more specifically and Western Society whereas Social Anthropology studies mankind everywhere. Secondly, sociology is more quantitative in its study methods whereas Social Anthropology is more qualitative. So a sociologist would do more surveys, questionnaires, collect data and create graphs etc whereas Social Anthropologists do more participant observation, make notes and write books etc. I hope that helps
Thank you .. could make a video explaining the difference between social anthropology and socialogy
Hi Hassan, see my pinned comment, question 5 for an explanation of the difference between those subjects.
@@GDWhittaker thank you
can i ak question this is my first time I watch your video Discuss the importance of how sociology and anthropology
Hi Shane, have a look at my pinned comment below the first video. There I talk about the difference between sociology and anthropology.
Easy explanation of a complex topic. Will it be normal for someone to find this video not good or will it be not normal! Wait, am I being not normal by classifying something normal universally?
I think it's normal for people to find this video good haha ;)
Hiya man, excellent video! Really interactive. I'm applying to university this year to study Social Anthropology. Do you have any books you would advise reading that would look impressive on a personal statement?
Thank you @AnonMe :) Yes you could read Small Places Large Issues by Eriksen, which is a good introductory book to the discipline. Also, In Search of Respect by Phillipe Bourgois. This is quite a famous modern ethnography and quite a good one to for anthropologists and non-anthropologists alike! Best of luck :)
Thank you so much for your quick response! Much appreciated
Great video! Where did you study social anthology?
plus.google.com/u/0/+DhruvKaushikRamachandran thank you very much! I hope it was helpful to you. I studied at the University of Manchester! They have a really great course there led by an excellent department :)
Sounds great - Added to the list of courses I'll potentially be applying for - thanks!
Dhruv Kaushik That's great to hear, best of luck!
hey do you have good ressources about cultural anthropology ( books, movies, documentary, youtube channel , laboratory etc) thx
vanessa33044 hi there. Small places large issues by Eriksen is a good introductory book to the discipline. 'In search of respect' by Bourgois is a good ethnography to read. It's not Anthropology but crash course do a sociology series which is interesting and similar. Lastly the films 'Samsara' and 'Baraka' are good films anthropologically speaking. Vice and their documentaries on RUclips are quite good, though not necessarily anthropological
nice thx:)
Dito on the Vice docs. are you specifying a exact crash course by name or just generally recommending watching one of the many?
Hi Mark. Yes, I'm recommending the Crash Course Sociology series specifically, not any particular video as there's too many. Probably best to just watch the ones that take your fancy
I'm only a sophomore in high school with less than interstellar grades but time to improve(I hope). But I still like to think on things like these. Is there really any way for me to fix what mistakes I made last year and improve my academic career in general?
Hi HsJdjs, I only have experience of the UK education system and don't quite know nor understand the American one. I guess a generic answer would be make sure you dedicate enough time to your studies each week, try to get involved in your courses and university life - you get out what you put in, and seek help and advice from tutors and fellow students if you're struggling. But to truly answer your question you are probably better off asking someone from America who knows the system there :)
Thank you very much! Such a great video.
maryam8111 Thank you very much :)
I am studying anthropology first year, in community College. But after that I'm not sure next honestly
I really enjoyed that. Thanks.
Thanks a lot for this helpful video.That really was a good explaination.
Thanks Diana! Glad it was useful for you :)
This help a lot thank you !!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching :)
:)
How long does a Social Anthropology BA last in the UK and which is your University?
Greetings
Hi Perla. It will depend on the University you apply to, but typically a Social Anthropology lasts 3 or 4 years. I went to the University of Manchester and really enjoyed my time there, the department was great.
@@GDWhittaker Thanks for your answer. Greetings!
you seemed to have learned a lot from uni, which did you go to because I might have to go to the one you went to.
Thanks Blake, yes I did! I went to Uni of Manchester (England). Great up and coming global Uni, great course and lecturers, would recommend!! (apart from the grey clouds 24/7 -.-)
I liked your way of explaining..
Thanks Alycia!
It helps me a lot i swear thank you
hey. i just wanted to say i loved the video and i have a question or, more so, a doubt. i want to study anthropology but im quite worried about getting a job afterward. do you have any advice and what did you do after the degree? thank you mate.
Hi RastaMouse. i have answered this in some detail in previous comments, so I suggest you look to find my previous answers and the answers of other people too. In short, anthropologists do struggle a little bit with jobs afterwards, but really it is how you apply it. I went on to do a Master's degree in something slightly different so I cannot fully answer the question. But I think if you are really interested in the subject then pursue it, you will find something on the other side of it! :)
Guy Whittaker I read the other comments. I guess it'll be worth pursuing because I'm interested in it and ill carry on from there - see what the future entails aha. Thank you very much!
this is very informative; thank you!
No problem :)
thank you so much for making this video :)
I'm writing exam in 2 days time on the phases of anthropology. Anyone willing to help me understand better? 😊
Hie why don’t start teaching anthropology via youtube ?
You were really amazing in making us understand the basics of it...
It will be great to learn with you as you are quite relatable with the examples you provide ...
It will be great if you can drop your mail id .... in the comment section ...
Thanks for the video ..
Hi Vaishalli thank you so much that's some very generous praise right there! I've definitely thought about it, or something similar. I need to figure out whether something like that is feasible in my life right now, but thank you for the feedback!
amazing indeed! thank you!
Everyone should know this
Exactly how I feel! Thanks for watching :)
Great video ! But I’ve never heard pink is boys’ color in Japan.
Thanks Tarres :) I can't 100% confirm if that's true or not, but the principle of that statement is true. What might be something in one place could be the opposite in another, there's no fixed meaning on anything, only what we prescribe to it :)
culture is playing this at 1.75 and finding people who play this at normal speed bizarre. Nice video!
Much appreciation for people like you who's really enthusiastic and passionate in what they're studying even if some culture, usually in a society we specifically belong, find this kind of discipline, useless. More discussion like this!
Brilliant!
Thanks 🙏🏼
Love this
Love Saskia Thanks I'm glad you liked it!
I liked your video
Hahaha died at the The Happening GIF
imagine every number as moral code - 1+2+3+4+5=15 15/5=3
Are you still available for quistions hahaha? :P
Hi mdrychlik, I do check the comments for this video from time to time, so feel free to post them here.
@@GDWhittaker I had my exam for antropology, but i know for sure i failed. I will write you the next time (like about a half year) back for the quistions :P Thank you tho! :)
You mean sociology?
Edit: definitely a sociology in different realm of social science
Anthropology came earlier than Sociology
Don't smoke wax.
GREAT
Thank you!
scuse me sir im a solipsist, the world was created when i was born
Corrie De Beer you weren't born a solipsist 😉 think about that.
I don't like your hair! Guess its a cultural thing ;) Do you recommend any good reads for people interested in the subject matter?
Hi Mark, so I've answered this question elsewhere in the comments section if you're willing to look, but I would add to my previous answer the book Sapiens and then Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari. I would also recommend the BBC'S latest mini-documentary series 'Extraordinary rituals'
thanks a ton! I'm not matriculating in the subject but it always fascinates me reading about what it is to be human. I would recommend a book to you titled 'Tribe' by Sebastien Junger. I'm literally headed to my library right now to grab a copy. Hope you decide to share more knowledge in an additional video, your a great teacher.
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You are really cute❤...