Critical Anthropology

The application of critical theory to anthropology—examining the discipline's colonial history, its role in constructing ideas about "other" cultures, and its potential for challenging ethnocentrism and power. Critical Anthropology asks: How has anthropology served colonial projects? Who gets to study whom? How do anthropologists represent other cultures, and with what effects? Can anthropology be decolonized? Critical Anthropology doesn't reject the study of human diversity; it insists that anthropology must examine its own position, its own history, and its own complicity in the power structures it studies.

"Early anthropologists studied 'primitive' cultures to show Western superiority. Critical Anthropology asks: who defined 'primitive'? Who benefited from these definitions? Anthropology has a colonial past; ignoring it repeats it. Critical Anthropology doesn't abandon the study of others—it insists on studying ourselves studying others. Reflexivity isn't optional; it's essential."

Critical Anthropology by Dumu The Void March 3, 2026

Critical Theory of Anthropology

The application of Critical Theory to anthropology—examining the discipline's colonial history, its role in constructing ideas about "other" cultures, and its potential for challenging ethnocentrism and power. Critical Theory of Anthropology asks: How has anthropology served colonialism? Who gets to study whom? How can anthropology be decolonized? Can it serve liberation rather than exoticization? It doesn't reject anthropology but insists that studying others requires studying ourselves, that the discipline must confront its past to imagine a different future.

"Early anthropology studied 'primitive' cultures to show Western superiority. Critical Theory of Anthropology asks: who defined 'primitive'? Who benefited? Anthropology has a colonial past; ignoring it repeats it. Critical anthropology doesn't abandon the study of others—it insists on studying ourselves studying others. Reflexivity isn't optional; it's essential."

Critical Theory of Anthropology by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

Critical Theory of Anthropology

The application of Critical Theory to anthropology—examining the discipline's colonial history, its role in constructing ideas about "other" cultures, and its potential for challenging ethnocentrism and power. Critical Theory of Anthropology asks: How has anthropology served colonialism and imperialism? Who gets to study whom? How can anthropology be decolonized? Can it serve liberation rather than exoticization? Drawing on postcolonial and decolonial thought, it insists that anthropology must confront its past, transform its present, and imagine a future where the study of human diversity serves human freedom.

"Anthropology studies other cultures. Critical Theory of Anthropology asks: who's 'other'? Who gets to study, and who gets studied? Anthropology emerged from colonialism, and that history shapes it still. Critical anthropology doesn't abandon the study of others—it insists on studying ourselves studying others, on accountability, on reciprocity. Not just understanding, but solidarity."

Critical Theory of Anthropology by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 4, 2026

Cheeks 

An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)

"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."

Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility

I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.

sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".

A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.

Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.

"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."

Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004