North African Misconceptions

This article is compromised of two sections, the first being a personal report discussing neglect of Amazigh culture through external Western anthropological research and internal state priorities. The second section covers the consequence of the label, 'Middle East and North Africa', exploring how categorising regions as one, limits the complexity of individual cultures.

Sorcery and Religion in Morocco

This piece of research consists of a 15 min documentary with an added article to help further explain the short film. In it, I discuss the contradictions between the practice of sorcery and its complex ties to religion within Morocco. It covers stereotypes, diverse Moroccan perspectives, and the cultural significance of these beliefs. The film highlights the blurred boundaries between tradition, religion, and magic, with the aim to promote a more nuanced understanding of the topic.

The Anthropocene

The Anthropocene is a geological period of climate change concerns influenced by human control. Alternative terms like Planationocene and Capitalocene suggest different perspectives, particularly Chthulucene, suggesting that climate change consequences are not solely due to human actions but also involve more-than-human interactions.

Witchcraft's facilitation in neo-Colonial influence 

The influence of witchcraft on society both historically and contemporarily. While views views on its practice seem to have changed, they are consistently maintained to ways to fit the context of current affairs. Historically, it was bashed to maintain religious and capitalists values and while accusations of witchcraft seems to have change we can see similarities with the same values encouraged in groups such as today’s Qanon. Similarly, Western accusations of witchcraft against African countries are still prominent, creating division between and within countries to maintain colonial power yet this also is contradicted with modern beliefs if magic within the 'New Age'. I also discuss what role anthropologists should take in this matter of research

The ancient practice of 'Oucham', the tradition of tribal facial markings

The article discusses the cultural significance of facial tattoos among the Amazigh people in Morocco. These tattoos, known as "oucham," represent a symbol of beauty, group identity, protection against black magic, and have healing qualities. The tradition has declined in recent years due to changes in fashion, colonization, and religious beliefs, with henna becoming a more popular alternative for aesthetic purposes

Visual Developments in Anthropology: Cultivating cultural understanding through film

Anthropology has progressed visually from not only providing statistics and information but by exploring culture through images that evoke emotions and empathy for a better understanding of other societies. Anthropologists have been using many experimental methods to explore ways to connect with the audience on the subject, using methods such as sensory film, animation and much more.

The Intersection of Racial profiling and Xenophobia within different societal contexts

This article is made of separate sections, all examining the implications of racism and xenophobia within different subjects. These topics discuss surveillance's racial implications derived from biased technology, discrimination between disability, colonial influences on perceptions, racial identity complexities and more.

Colonial roots of Contemporary Capitalism 

Here, I challenge the idea that capitalism developed in isolation, examining how colonial exploitation, such as the slave trade, was necessary for its growth. Colonialism was rooted in the development of Industrial Revolution, shaping British power and increasing economic disparities. I also discuss the lasting effect of colonial ideologies on white supremacy and societal beliefs. Despite changing perspectives, capitalism's influence persists, maintaining inequality and the dominance of the elite.

The process of Gentrification and its relations to power

What is the relationship between gentrification and different types of power control particularly, capitalism, class differences and racial differences? Here, I discuss their relations and what I believe is the root cause of power that promotes gentrification.