075 - Anthropologist Exposes How Activists took over Anthropology

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Controversy in Anthropology: Elizabeth Weiss on Repatriation, Academic Freedom, and Identity Politics

In this episode, Elizabeth Weiss, a physical anthropologist and Professor Emeritus at San Jose State University, discusses her experiences with academic freedom, repatriation laws, and the impact of woke ideology on anthropology. She details her legal battle with her university based on her research and statements. Those statements about sex differences in skeletons and views on repatriation under NAGPRA were once acceptable but became not. Weiss provides insights into the ethical and scientific challenges posed by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). She explores how current identity politics are influencing the field of Anthropology and gives examples. The discussion also touches on the controversy surrounding the Kennewick Man and other paleo-Indian remains. Weiss shares her views on the importance of preserving academic freedom and scientific integrity in anthropology.

00:00 075 Elizabeth Weiss
00:41 Dr. Elizabeth Weiss
01:53 NAGPRA
04:07 Repatriation Ideology
13:47 The Kennewick Man Case
26:27 Race & Gender by Skeletal Remains
34:43 Skull Measuring Then vs Now
39:54 Political Leanings in Anthropology
42:28 Academic Freedom & Risk
46:07 Consequences of Lawsuit
50:08 Repatriation Law Changes 2024
52:57 Dealing with the SAA
57:38 Issues with Modern Anthropology
01:03:48 Use of Skeletal Remains Changing

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