HPSfAA 2010 Annual Conference
April 22-25 – Denver, Colorado
Representation: Who is Heard, and Who Needs
to Be Heard?
Central to the history of Anthropology is representing “the
other.” At its best, ethnographic representation leads to greater cultural
awareness and beneficial engagement for the communities involved. At its
worst, ethnographic representation fosters colonial mindsets, exploitation,
uncompensated appropriation, and misguided efforts.
In the global 21st century, it is more important
than ever for communities to have control over their own
representation. Today, issues such as ethnic and gender subjugation,
poverty and homelessness, natural resource management, tourism, education and
economic development are all affected by representation issues. Throughout the
world representation both perpetuates and problematizes issues like domestic
violence, female circumcision, and slavery.
Our conference this year will focus on the opportunities and
challenges of representation in ethnography, film making, visual anthropology,
politics, and other areas. The ethics of representation will be the common
thread throughout our program. Ultimately, anthropologists are responsible
for understanding, protecting and advocating for voices heard, voices silenced,
voices revised, voices appropriated.
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