Human Relations Area Files (HRAF)

The Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) is a research database that collects detailed ethnographic information about various cultures worldwide. It compiles thousands of documents and data on customs, social structures, beliefs, and practices, organized systematically for easy access and comparison. Researchers, students, and anthropologists use HRAF to study human cultures, understand societal differences, and identify patterns across societies. Its goal is to provide a comprehensive, organized resource that promotes cross-cultural understanding and scholarly analysis of human diversity.