The contents inside Geertz’s compiled book of articles brought about both positive and negative criticisms, which will be discussed in the text by contemporary anthropologists. Among some of his most influential works were included in his book the Interpretations of Culture, including his finding from fieldwork in Indonesia. Clifford Geertz created his own paradigms from the ideals of prominent anthropologists before him such as Weber and Wittgenstein. The major attribute of symbolic anthropology has been to turn the field and ‘methodology’ from issues of generalizations and universals to creating symbols as a vehicle for culture via interpretations at the local level and beyond. The lauded professor and anthropologist Margret Mead stated that “If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse human gift will find a fitting place.” This declaration recognizes where the future of the disability narrative lies, and we are now beginning to see evidence of this across various pockets of the business landscape taking the disability narrative to the next level and accentuating the potential economic opportunities yet to be.Anthropological Theory – University of Pittsburgh In an age where terms like diversity, equity, inclusion, ESG, and accessibility are becoming key phrases within the daily vernacular of business practice, we must highlight developments that are radically rewriting the disability narrative creating key touch points for a changing business ethos. Whether discussing the internal drives of an organization's purpose and values to the expression of its external image. The role of culture has always played a prominent character in the design of business.
Mattel collaborated with the National Down Syndrome Society to create the Barbie and "ensure the doll accurately represents a person with Down syndrome," the company said. This image provided by Mattel, Inc., shows its first Barbie doll representing a person with Down.
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