Anthropology in the Real World

Authors

Chastity B. Nix, University of Central FloridaFollow
Cheyenne Taylor, University of Central FloridaFollow

Streaming Media

Files

Course Code

ANT

Course Number

4681

Faculty/Instructor

Dr. Amanda Groff

Faculty/Instructor Email

amanda.groff@ucf.edu

Abstract, Summary, or Creative Statement

Anthropology is a field that likely isn’t the first to come to mind for many. Despite this, it has proven to be a great major for learning skills that are applicable to many different career paths. ANT 4861, Beyond the Anthropology Major, has not only taught us this but also made us realize just how much the general public as well as employers are missing by not being educated on Anthropological skills. Our project here is meant to highlight how little the average person is aware of what anthropology is and how employers, even those looking for anthropological knowledge, are largely unaware of what the field is or what it teaches through a combination of our personal experiences, collected surveys, and interviews with hiring professionals. We will conclude by discussing what can be done to bridge that gap of understanding and open more doors for everyone regarding the field.

Keywords

anthropology;anthropology careers;labor statistics;accessubility

Recommended Citation

Nix, Chastity B. and Taylor, Cheyenne, "Anthropology in the Real World" (2025). High Impact Practices Student Showcase Spring 2025. 13.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hip-2025spring/13