Anthropology of absence

The Anthropology of Absence explores how societies and cultures understand, represent, or cope with what is missing or no longer present—such as lost communities, erased histories, or forgotten objects. It examines how absence shapes identity, memory, and social relations and reveals the significance placed on presence and absence in human life. This approach highlights the power of absence to influence perceptions, create meaning, and reflect cultural values, helping us understand the unseen or overlooked aspects of human experience and history.