Introduction to Professionalism, Ethics, and Forensic Anthropology

Passalacqua, Nicholas V.; Pilloud, Marin A.

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“…This is important when considering that success of non‐White undergraduate students is associated, among other things, with their ability to identify with non‐White faculty (Gibbs, McGready, Bennet, & Griffin ; Hess & Leal 1997; Krupnick, ). Thus if biological anthropology cannot engage with and retain non‐White undergraduate students, this will have implications for future non‐White graduate students and non‐White faculty (see Passalacqua & Pilloud, for further discussion).…”

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Are careers in biological anthropology sustainable?

Passalacqua

2018

American J Phys Anthropol

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“…As currently used, “ancestry” seems to fall somewhere between “genetic ancestry” and “genetic similarity” as defined by Mathieson and Scally (34) but interpreted through the lens of phenotypic variation. The general understanding of “ancestry,” as gleaned from forensic anthropology textbooks asserts that there is geographically patterned genotypic and phenotypic variation, resulting from the forces of microevolution (i.e., natural selection, genetic drift, mutation, and gene flow) and cultural practices (35–37). However, it remains unclear whether genetics, geography, a combination of these, or some other factor, is the primary cause of ancestry differences or the basis for the ancestry categories in use, especially as “ancestry” is rarely defined explicitly.…”

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Language use in ancestry research and estimation

Maier

Craig

Adams

2020

Journal of Forensic Sciences

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Recent discussions have revolved around the concept of ancestry and ancestry estimation; however, the associated terminology and its theoretical underpinnings have not been similarly examined. This research evaluates the concepts (e.g., race, ancestry, ethnicity) currently in use, examines if they are consistent with the groups employed to illustrate them (e.g., Black, European, Hispanic), and looks for patterns in language usage. Articles in the Anthropology, Odontology, and General sections of the Journal of Forensic Sciences between 2009 and 2019 were evaluated for ancestryrelated language use. For each article, the concepts, examples, and bibliographic information were recorded, and the relationship between concept and example was examined. These data were cross-tabulated to evaluate relationships between the variables. Cramer's V was used to assess the strength of association of these relationships. In this sample, ancestry predominates, especially recently The concept used is significantly associated with all variables except publication date and authors' institution(s). Despite the prevalence of the ancestry concept, racially based terms for individual groups were common. The use of ancestry, over race, in forensic contexts has been suggested to be a primarily linguistic change; these results may support that assertion. Inconsistent language usage leads to a lack of clarity in meaning among researchers and misinterpretation of the data. It is critical to recognize that inconsistencies exist, but also to understand why they exist. These results underscore the long overdue need for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in forensic anthropology, especially in the current conversations surrounding ancestry and ancestry estimation.

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“…Formal academic coursework from an accredited school, college, or university, resulting in a degree [113,145].…”

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Forensic Anthropology as a Discipline

Passalacqua

Pilloud

Congram

2021

Biology

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This paper explores the current state of forensic anthropology in the United States as a distinct discipline. Forensic anthropology has become increasingly specialized and the need for strengthened professionalization is becoming paramount. This includes a need for clearly defined qualifications, training, standards of practice, certification processes, and ethical guidelines. Within this discussion, the concept of expertise is explored in relation to professionalization and practice, as both bioarchaeology and forensic anthropology have different areas of specialist knowledge, and therefore unique expertise. As working outside one’s area of expertise is an ethical violation, it is important for professional organizations to outline requisite qualifications, develop standards and best practice guidelines, and enforce robust preventive ethical codes in order to serve both their professional members and relevant stakeholders.

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Introduction to Professionalism, Ethics, and Forensic Anthropology

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Are careers in biological anthropology sustainable?

Are careers in biological anthropology sustainable?

Language use in ancestry research and estimation

Forensic Anthropology as a Discipline

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