Problems sometimes arise between applied anthropologists and private developers or government officials. Many agencies want to implement changes immediately, without consideration for the people who will be impacted. Anthropologists often recommend against these rapidly planned innovations and, as a consequence, the agencies ignore recommendations. In these circumstances, applied anthropologists have often been forced to take an advocacy approach, or the:

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The representative role involves acting as an advocate for the affected people and representing their views and interests to the agency or decision-makers. In situations where agencies ignore the recommendations of applied anthropologists and implement changes without considering the impacts, the anthropologist may take on a representative role to advocate for the needs and concerns of the community.

Problems Sometimes Arise Between Applied Anthropologists and Private Developers or Government