French Association of Anthropologists

History
Jun, 22 2005Author: Published by Fábio Pili

The Association française des anthropologues (AFA) was founded in May 1979 following a conference on « The Present State and Future of Anthropology » (April 1977), organized by S. Dreyfus-Gamelon and G. Condominas, at a time when the anthropological community was concerned with both its professionalization and its representation to the outside world.

The Association set itself the goal of « promoting the development of anthropology and of relations between anthropologists, informing the general public about anthropology, representing French anthropology on international bodies and making anthropologists aware of their responsibilities ».

Over the years, the Association has not departed from these principles. It still continues to adapt its actions to the situation created by the arrival on the labour market of young people undertaking research work without formal position or status and to the tensions which arise within the discipline.

The Association has two classes of membership:

- Individuals who are active members, have voting rights and are eligible to be committee members.

- Approved institutions including universities, research laboratories, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), etc.

At the annual general meeting, a committee comprising 15 members is elected. The AGM also provides the opportunity for a Round Table discussion followed by a debate.

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