07/06/2021
Why Anthropology? In this, we are studying about ourselves which's one of the reasons why anthropology. It is easy to understand. Because the object of study is us and the subject of study is also us.
Why we should choose Anthropology optional for IAS Mains?
• This is one discipline whose syllabus is well defined, that we can manage it and maneuver through the syllabus very easily and clearly.
• It has a high scoring potential with consistency.
• Not required prior academic knowledge or academic background in anthropology.
• It has a limited and bound syllabus so, easy to cover the complete syllabus.
• It is simply the study of all aspects of human beings.
• It is enormously helpful in general studies and general essays. In fact, some of the areas of general studies do not require any specialized study if you happen to be a student of anthropology there are many. In fact, In general studies paper one, you have so many multi-disciplinary areas your Indian society, unity in diversity, your entire section on social welfare and social empowerment, SCs, STs, OBCs welfare, minorities, regionalism, communalism, secularism, the issues relating to national integration, the role of a self-help group, the role of voluntary organizations. A critical evaluation of the constitutional provisions for the welfare of the vulnerable people in India. All these topics are studied in anthropology too.
• It helps in the formation of a unique viewpoint for humanity.
• It includes both science and social science. It deals a bit of everything like society, biology, history, culture, etc.
