Anthropologists take a global and comparative perspective on cultural diversity.
They examine humans as biological organisms. Through archaeology, they shed light on the long history and evolution of humans and their ways of life. Some anthropologists favor evolutionary perspectives, while others study how belief systems and power affect social life. A major in anthropology provides a useful and relevant background for many kinds of jobs and career interests. These include positions abroad working with people of varied backgrounds, such as community and economic development, diplomacy, the State Department, international business, and international exchange programs.