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Educational anthropology

Educational anthropology is the study of how people learn and educate themselves in different cultures around the world. Just like how you might learn how to count or read in school, other kids in different parts of the world might learn things like how to herd goats or cook special meals for their families.

Anthropologists who study education look at how these different methods of learning impact people's lives and the cultures they live in. They also explore the social and psychological factors that influence how people learn, like family dynamics, community values, and cultural traditions.

In other words, educational anthropology helps us understand how people all over the world learn, what influences their learning, and how their education shapes their lives and cultures.