Anthropologist

Imagine you are a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you are solving mysteries about people and how they live! An Anthropologist is someone who studies humans, both past and present. They want to understand why people do the things they do, how they live together, what they believe, and how their societies work. This might mean looking at old bones and tools to learn about people who lived a very long time ago, or it might mean living with a group of people today to understand their customs and traditions, like their special celebrations, foods, or stories. They might write books or articles about what they discover, or help businesses understand their customers better. Anthropologists work in lots of different places. Some work in universities, teaching students and doing lots of research. Others work in museums, helping to tell the stories of different cultures through displays and exhibitions. They can also work for charities, helping people in different parts of the world, or for governments, advising on how to understand and help different communities. Their job is all about curiosity and understanding why we humans are so special and diverse!