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Anthropologists

Unions and Associations

Unions that represent the interests of anthropology professors include the American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers, and the National Education Association. The primary professional society for anthropologists is the American Anthropological Association. Member benefits include access to publications, continuing education, networking opportunities, and other resources. The Society for Applied Anthropology, American Association of Anthropological Genetics, and the American Association of Biological Anthropologists also provide membership to anthropologists.