Anthropology of Time: Studying the Social and Cultural Implications of Temporality As humans, we are bound to the concept of time. We measure our lives in seconds, minutes, and hours, and our societies are built upon the foundation of time. However, the perception and understanding of time vary greatly among different cultures and societies. This is where the field of Anthropology of Time comes into play. Anthropology of Time is a subfield of anthropology that focuses on the study of time in different cultures and its impact on society.