Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Chapter 12 – Global Problems, Internationa

Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Chapter 12 – Global Problems, International Development, and Anthropology
After reading Chapter 12 complete the following in a two-page paper and post your paper by the due date listed under this week’s Module.
Be sure to apply, define, and reference terms, concepts, and theories within the body of your answers. Include a citation listing of your resources at the end of your document. Include 1 resource to support your answers from outside academic resources in addition to your textbook.
** – The first video provides a description of the current rise of populist nationalism among different populations across the globe. Much of what this professor has to say may sound familiar in current U.S. politics. Think about how populist nationalism might impact social sustainability (which you will address below).
Populist Nationalism (aka Ethno-nationalism we learned about in Chapter 7).

(8.43 minutes)
** – The second video looks at the production of materials, consumerism, and sustainability. The problems discussed in this video address global issues of climate change, pollution/waste, and the global economy.
The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff

(20 minutes)
Questions:
1. Define “sustainable development.” (reference your resource)
2. Pick & discuss one of the areas the presenter discusses (green waste, renewable energy, zero waste, closed loop production, or local living economy) and find a research article (through the TCC Library databases – scholarly and peer-reviewed) that focuses on this area. Summarize their findings and then add one idea of your own on how to support the area you researched (green waste, renewable energy, zero waste, closed loop production, or local living economy) to help build more sustainable communities.
3. What were your thoughts/opinions about the Populist Nationalism video? How might populist nationalism impact social sustainability here in the U.S. and in other parts of the world? Discuss how anthropologists might support or help in the process of building sustainable development in the future.