New perspectives for a radical anthropology

Brief Summary in English:

The text explores the idea of a radical anthropology in the age of globalization. It argues that human societies have not always followed capitalist or market-driven models, and many traditional, egalitarian societies still operate based on solidarity, mutual help, and non-market values of labor. These societies are increasingly threatened by global capitalism and development policies that push Western norms.
Anthropologists are called to adopt a radical, critical stance—challenging dominant ideologies, valuing cultural differences, and supporting marginalized societies. Rather than facilitating the spread of Western models, anthropology should use its tools to understand and protect local identities, resist forced acculturation, and expose environmental destruction, inequality, and exploitation. Anthropology becomes truly radical when it acts in defense of people, cultures, and the environment against the pressures of globalization and capitalist development.