Anthropologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Anthropologist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Following new publications related to your specialization and participating in meaningful discussions.
  • Creating research plans that address underrepresented topics.
  • Executing research protocols that adopt a holistic study design.
  • Advocating for the development of appropriate evidence-based policies and legislation.
  • Facilitating access to Anthropological concepts through demystification and open conversations.
  • Encouraging respect for and the sharing of human experiences.
  • Promoting the co-creation of information by employing participatory approaches.
  • Interpreting, writing about, and discussing your discoveries.
  • Collaborating with local and international peers to generate and share knowledge.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Anthropologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Anthropologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.