Empty Nesting Part 2: The Struggle is American - Why Parents in the USA Suffer More from Empty Nest Syndrome than Any Other Culture in the World
The Accidental Anthropologist
Have you ever considered the possibility that the intensity of a parent's pain over their children leaving the nest might be based on geography and cultural norms? In Part 2 of her series of empty nesting, Catherine explores why parents in the USA suffer more than those based in other countries. An American mother of 3 also gives her unique take from Texas.
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Empty Nesting Part 1: Freedom or Fear: How Do Different Cultures Around The World Approach The Empty Nest?
The Accidental Anthropologist
In this first episode of Season 2, Catherine asks the question: Is the acute sense of grief associated with empty nesting an American-only phenomenon or do other cultures suffer as intensely? In addition to storytelling about how she came to this question, Catherine shares the perspective of 8 women across 5 continents who talk about how parents in their respective countries approach this major life benchmark.
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High Horses: A Prelude to Season 2
The Accidental Anthropologist
It's Season 2! The Accidental Anthropologist is back with a new look & feel & vibe: new artwork, new music and a new life in new lands (Spain AND Gibraltar). In this season opener, Catherine shares her observations about what's trending on social media when it comes to cultural and generational differences. Also she gives an overview of what sort of themes and topics to expect (empty nesting, ghosting in friendships, dining around the world, etc.) and why Season 2 will be different to the last one.
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Deeper Voices - Men from Around The World Share What's Restored Their Faith In Humanity During The Pandemic
The Accidental Anthropologist
In the season finale of The Accidental Anthropologist, host Catherine Zinger asks 25 men from age 17 to 64 one question: "What is one thing during the pandemic that has restored your faith in humanity?" Hear their perspectives from the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Central Asia, Africa and Australia.
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Mind the Gap! Generational Differences & Approaches to Social Media in America
The Accidental Anthropologist
In this second installment of this special series on social media, Catherine and her 16 yr old daughter review and share the highlights of a panel discussion with five American women from the teens through to the 50's about their mindsets, habits, and general attitudes towards social media.
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Mind the Gap: Generational Differences & Approaches to Social Media in Europe
The Accidental Anthropologist
Have you ever seen something written on social media and thought, "That was clearly posted by someone who is a few decades younger/older, than me..." or dismissed an entire social media platform because you think it doesn't suit your age?
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The Time Travel Test
The Accidental Anthropologist
Gratitude...again?!
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2mm - White Parenting of Black Children, A Black American Mother's Perspective
The Accidental Anthropologist
The final episode of this special 4-part series on white parenting and the racial implications of raising black children as seen through the lens of a Black mother in America, Chrystal, an attorney in New York.
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2mm - White Parenting of Black or Mixed-Race Children, A Canadian Perspective
The Accidental Anthropologist
Beth, a Canadian mother of an adopted Ethiopian boy, shares lessons and observations from her parenting journey. More than anything though, Beth celebrates her son's rich African heritage and gives her take on the role of community in raising Black children .
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2mm: White Parenting of Mixed-Race Children, A French Perspective
The Accidental Anthropologist
Meet Audrey in Part 2 of this 4-episode series on white parenting of black/mixed-race children. French by nationality, Audrey has spent a huge part of her life and career abroad- mainly in Africa. She describes her experiences of raising her 4 daughters of African-heritage from a diplomat's perspective.
info_outlineIt's Season 2! The Accidental Anthropologist is back with a new look & feel & vibe: new artwork, new music and a new life in new lands (Spain AND Gibraltar). In this season opener, Catherine shares her observations about what's trending on social media when it comes to cultural and generational differences. Also she gives an overview of what sort of themes and topics to expect (empty nesting, ghosting in friendships, dining around the world, etc.) and why Season 2 will be different to the last one.