Postmodernism in Anthropology: Reflexivity & Ethnography for UPSC

This lecture explains the philosophical origins of post-modernism and its emergence in anthropology. It examines the critique of objectivity, universal theories, and scientific neutrality. Key concepts like reflexivity, power-knowledge, and representation are discussed. The content is important for understanding contemporary anthropological theory and exam perspectives. PDF :- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WbXA... Major Topics Covered Modernity and Postmodernity Critique of Metanarratives Positivism in Early Anthropology Emergence of Post-modernism Reflexivity in Anthropology Power and Knowledge Relationship Writing Culture Debate Criticisms of Post-modernism " Timestamps " 00:00 – Introduction to Modernity and Postmodernity 07:50 – Philosophical Origins and Metanarratives 15:40 – Positivism in Early Anthropology 23:30 – Emergence of Post-modernism 31:20 – Reflexivity and Representation 39:10 – Power, Knowledge, and Ethnography 47:00 – Writing Culture Debate 55:00 – Criticisms and Contemporary Relevance #Postmodernism #Anthropology #SocialAnthropology #UPSCAnthropology #AnthropologyOptional #Modernity #Metanarratives #Reflexivity #WritingCulture #PowerAndKnowledge #Foucault #Lyotard #CulturalTheory #AnthropologyNotes #ExamPreparation