Robert Borofsky

Robert Borofsky, Director of the Center for Public Anthropology and Professor Emeritus, shares his insights on the evolving role of anthropology. He discusses the critical need for anthropologists to focus on the impact of their research, stressing the importance of reciprocity with the communities they study. The conversation delves into academic hegemony, the significance of ethical engagement, and the call for a more public anthropology that prioritizes societal issues over rigid publication standards. Borofsky advocates for a shift in paradigms to revitalize the discipline.