Our Work

The Collaborative Anthropology of Reproduction and the Environment (CARE) Lab in the School of Anthropology seeks to understand global trends in reproductive decision-making through the perspectives of young people in Tucson. Studies suggest that environmental climate anxiety is the main reason behind falling fertility rates; CARE asks if we can understand these “climates” in a plural manner that includes the political, social, and financial environments, among others. Using a collaborative anthropology approach, the CARE lab engages undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty to design and conduct qualitative, ethnographic research.