Looking At Iran

Photographs and other images can be important sources of information to anthropologists (a social scientist who studies the origins and social relationships of human beings) as they provide clues about societies and how people live. The following photographs, taken in Iran, provide a glimpse into modern Iranian society.

Acting as an anthropologist, your assignment is to select three of the photos provided, gather as much data as possible from the photos, and then record your impressions.

1. Choose your photos

Select three photos by clicking on the thumbnails on the left. Selected photos will appear on the right above the essay field.

2. Record your impressions

What generalizations or hypotheses can you make about modern Iran based on your photo selections? Be sure to explain your choice of photos and how these photos have shaped your impression of modern Iran.

 
 

To clear a photo, click it, then select another.








3. Choose your layout



After generating your essay, you can hit the back button to edit your work.