How about an Anthropology group?

[Jed Dilligan]

Some of the most interesting discussions I've had on DU lately involved speculation as to the origins of cultural practices and cultural differences. Is there any interest in starting an Anthropology group? Amateurs are encouraged to apply!

[Coexist]

1. that was my major

(with a concentration in Archaeology) I would like to.

[KittyWampus]

5. me to with emphasis on art/religion/shamanism

[JohnnyBoots]

16. Same here. I think the group is a great idea. n/t

[Dirty Hippie]

17. Yes! Yes!

Have you made a formal request to the admins?

[Jed Dilligan]

25. proposed Anthro group

Hi,

I am the OP of the thread proposing an anthropology group:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1035661

Thanks for your positive response. We now have the required 10 "starred" backers and need to show consensus on the mission statement in the same thread. (It's very short and uncontroversial).

When you get a chance, please come back to the thread and reply to the statement.

thanks.

JD

[Tikki]

48. Also, my major.....

Physical Anthropology.

I would like an Anthropology Forum.



Tikki

[ret5hd]

2. Anthropologists! Anthropologists!

[Jed Dilligan]

3. Can I take that as an endorsement?

:hi:

[L. Coyote]

30. What did the Anthro say when asked, "What does monkey taste like?"

"Kinda like missionary."

No kidding, I heard this one myself!!

A fellow Anthro who went to Chiquito to study stealing because the theft rate was so high.
He really learned a lot. His stereo system was stolen twice!

[doggyboy]

4. I like the idea

particularly the cultural portion

[stimbox]

6. Me too!

Cultural Anthropology with a minor in Archaeology.

[Jed Dilligan]

7. A kick for the late night weirdos like myself...

Many of whom, I imagine, have studied various non-lucrative disciplines.

[Swamp Rat]

10. LOL!

[Cleita]

8. I'm in.

It's my one abiding interest.

[Swamp Rat]

9. I've wanted this for a LONG while.

:thumbsup:

[Jed Dilligan]

11. Great to have you on board.

I'll kick her again in the morning, try to collect the requisite ten. Doesn't look like it will be a problem!

[Swamp Rat]

12. I don't know why I didn't do this before.

... since I am an anthropologist. :dunce:

[canetoad]

13. Interested amateur here

and I think it's a great idea.

[Jed Dilligan]

26. delete

oops

[H2O Man]

14. I'll be doing

a short presentation on the role of a small sight in upstate NY tonight. I'm focusing on the role of the Jack's Reef pentagonal points in the continuity of culture in the Upper Susquehanna Prehistory. Of course, I'm using two books by Robert Funk, NYS Archaelogist: (1) Adaptation, Continuity, and Change in Upper Susquehanna Prehistory (w/ Bruce Rippeteau; 1977) and (2) Archaeological Investigations In the Uppr Susquehanna Valley, New York State" (1993).

[malta blue]

15. Count me in....

Did fieldwork in Israel, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Belize and NYS.

I would love to hear of others' adventures...

[HamdenRice]

18. Count me in! nt

[shimmergal]

19. Interested amateur, and it'd be great

to talk about anthropology & related disciplines'. Not only origins, but functions etc. of cultural practices.

[L. Coyote]

20. We Anthros could study DU.

[Jed Dilligan]

21. I think that's number 10....

Now, we need a mission statement, and it's off to the admins!

I'll put up a draft in a couple of hours... Please beat me to it if you're so inclined (not just LC, but anyone...)

And yes, discussion of the cultural dynamics of DU would be a very interesting topic for the new forum.

[canetoad]

23. I already do!

[Jed Dilligan]

22. DRAFT MISSION STATEMENT: PLEASE RESPOND!

The DU Anthropology group is a place for amateurs, professionals, and enthusiasts to discuss topics of physical and cultural anthropology, including the relevance of the subject to today's political and historical events.

[canetoad]

24. I appreciate that DU is of USA origin

but could the word 'worldwide' or similar be inserted somewhere in mission statement?

[Cleita]

27. Great! I can hardly wait. Some of the best discussions here

at DU have been about anthropology.

[L. Coyote]

28. editing proposal, do followedit on this anyone.

The DU Anthropology Group is a forum for amateur, avocational, and professional anthropologists to discuss physical and cultural anthropology and archaeology, current anthropology news, and the relevance of the discipline to political and historical events.

[Jed Dilligan]

29. Ratified nt

[L. Coyote]

31. Ratified 2

[bananas]

32. Ratified 3

[elfin]

33. ratified also

Volunteer in a natural and human history museum - would really like to see this take root.

[canetoad]

34. Ratified

Whatever number we are up to.

[EFerrari]

39. Ratified.

n/t

[malta blue]

44. Ratified

How exciting!

[Swamp Rat]

47. Not yet ratified - I'd prefer to keep it simple.

Eliminate "physical and cultural" and I'm on board. How about this:

"The DU Anthropology Group is a forum for amateur, avocational, and professional anthropologists to discuss the descipline, and its relevance to current political and historical events.

[Jed Dilligan]

49. Fine with me...

I just wanted to make sure we acknowledged both sides of the discipline.

I'll keep this open and kicked for a couple of days and see if there's more input.

[Swamp Rat]

51. Well, I think there are more than just two sides to the discipline,

so that is why I thought to make it more generic.

I'd like to see more input too.

[EFerrari]

52. Oh, you troublemaker.

lol

:hug:

[Swamp Rat]

54. LOL!

I caynt heewp it!



:hug:

[EFerrari]

55. Diane Fossey, Penny Patterson, Jane Godall

The Leakey mafia. This could be fun. :evilgrin:

[Swamp Rat]

56. Don't forget the "Aquatic Apes" with their termite sticks.

They are sure to show up. :D

[EFerrari]

57. LOL!

:rofl:

[Swamp Rat]

58. How do they get so fat having such small sticks?

:D

[applegrove]

41. Ratified!

[Coexist]

46. Ratified.

[applegrove]

35. Love the topic. Don't know much but I'd love to read the posts.

[Jed Dilligan]

38. Excellent.

I encourage you to ratify or amend the mission statement, since that's what we need to get this off the ground.

[EFerrari]

36. Kick

[Jed Dilligan]

37. Thanks!

:hi:

Please ratify the mission statement above, or propose changes if you like!

[EFerrari]

40. I doubled in English and Anthro. Couldn't go to Gombi because

there was no childcare there, lol.

Thanks, Jed!

:hi:

[rug]

42. It would be an interesting group to observe.

[CountAllVotes]

43. would it be ok if ...

I bashed the sh*t out of Kroeber? God I hate that f'er! :rofl:

:kick:

[Jed Dilligan]

45. That would be acceptable,

though we ask that you and his supporters (if any?) remain civil with one another.

Please take the time to ratify the mission statement upthread,

thanks
JD

[Rex]

50. Sounds good.

I would be there.

[EFerrari]

53. He was a piece of work all right.

:rofl:

[CountAllVotes]

72. yep and I bet the spirit of Ishi still haunts his dead ass

and he deserves it. What a piece of work alright and that is being real nice! :rofl:

:kick:

[EFerrari]

59. One more vote here would be great.

:kick:

[eleny]

60. Yes!

[Jed Dilligan]

61. Kick for feedback.

In a day or two I will e-mail the admins.

[HamdenRice]

62. I'll ratify! nt

[Duncan Grant]

63. I'd support the creation of an anthropology group.

Great idea. :thumbsup:

I think a lot of GLBT people would participate, too.

[TahitiNut]

64. Would misanthropes be welcome?

:silly:

[Jed Dilligan]

66. All anthropoids are welcome,

if you want to be excluded for misanthropy, you should try the Philanthropy group.

[TahitiNut]

67. Is Ms. Ann Thropy Phil's wife or daughter?

:dunce:

[Jed Dilligan]

68. She is a feminist (hence, Ms.)

and she does not appreciate your attempts at defining her by her relationship to men.

:silly:

[TahitiNut]

69. Gene E. Ology made me do it. It's his fault. He's testosterone poisoned.

:dunce: The fear of the inimical Pat Roe Nymical.

[LeftishBrit]

65. I have interests in cross-cultural psychology, so would be interested in such a group

[stimbox]

70. Ratified!

:thumbsup:

[Jed Dilligan]

71. One last kick....

I'm e-mailing the admins today.

[L. Coyote]

73. Starting an ALERT list. Let us know when it launches. Sign me up. Post to join

the alert list.

I'm asking the OP'er to give me, and those replying to this post, a heads up when it starts.

[Jed Dilligan]

74. Please include me.

I'll let you know how the admins respond.

[elfin]

75. Signing up for elfin eom