Anthropology; the future of humanity

As far as my memory can go, I remember when I was a little girl just joining form one,  I took 11 subjects including History, a more specific continuation of Social Studies which is taught in primary schools. In the introduction, Anthropology was mentioned as the study of human beings; nothing more, there was also some vague description of archaeology and some stuff of the sort. I forgot about the page and all pertaining Anthropology as soon as I closed the textbook page and completed my end of term exams.

During my four years of study in high school, the only careers that were mind boggling were professions such as Medicine and Surgery, Teaching, Journalism and some other common stuff. This was so because of the misconception of direct employment especially by government agencies.  The unfortunate truth is that the direct opposite is the reality; not even all journalists are employed. What were we looking for? Employment.  I grew up with the mindset of taking fewer risks, playing safe, with a clouded mind in a tiny little box of thought.

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