Recently, anthropological research has begun to look at the upper segments of society, such as financial institutions, aid and development agencies, medical laboratories, and doctors. What is this process called?

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The process of anthropologists studying the upper segments of society, such as financial institutions, aid and development agencies, medical laboratories, and doctors, is called "studying up." This approach shifts the focus from studying marginalized or oppressed groups to examining those in positions of power and privilege.

Recently, Anthropological Research Has Begun to Look at the Upper