Society for Humanistic Anthropology (SHA) Fall Conference 2026
Organized by American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting
What does it mean to choose one another? In times of uncertainty and disconnection, friendship offers a vital yet underexplored domain for anthropological inquiry.
- Dates
- Oct 2-3, 2026
- Location
- New York, NY
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 500
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About this conference
What does it mean to choose one another? In times of uncertainty and disconnection, friendship offers a vital yet underexplored domain for anthropological inquiry. This two-day conference invites anthropologists and allied scholars to explore friendship as a generative force—a voluntary bond that fosters belonging, sustains communities, and nurtures forms of care that enrich civic and educational life.
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