What Aspect of Applied Anthropology Presents the Greatest Disadvantage to Anthropologists

question 105

Multiple Choice

What aspect of applied anthropology presents the greatest disadvantage to anthropologists who are competing in the academic labour market?

• A) They would not be able to teach if they are working on applied projects.
• B) Their projects may not be considered ethical by academic standards.
• C) Being paid for their work may present a conflict of interest.
• D) Their research is owned by their clients and is published in internal reports,not public journals.

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