Anthropologists

The use of anthropologists in intelligence gathering for the military is a very complex subject. To speak upon because, there are many pros and cons they will encounter along the way here is an example of a con that was stated in Chapter- 9 of our textbook “Anthropologists have deep reservations that anthropologists' involvement could hurt civilians,” (Nowak & Laird, 2010). They are right! By given the military personal information could cause horrific trouble. However, pros side of this if anthropologists does go out in the field and gather valuable information. It will provide the military with the knowledge they need to understanding the local population. According to Steve Fondacaro, helping the military will reduce the need to use lethal force by determine what the community needs (Shay, 2009). The AAA says the program violates its code of ethics. So, if this violates their code of ethics why do they still let the military obtain the information collected? I cannot accept this in my opinion that is why other culture does not trust our American soldiers or people, and I do not blame them. Especially if it will get someone kill, and even provoke a war. Anthropologists supposed to observe ones culture, the only time interacts happens is through discrete interview session. For most, they should not be involved in situation they do not understand! How thing change when the government need help. They have little concern for the people well-being when their society is attack.

Reference:

Nowak, B., & Laird, P. (2010). Cultural Anthropology. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/books/AUANT101.10.2

Shay, C. (2009). Time Magazine .Should Anthropologists Go to War? Retrieved from