Dorothy Lee Anthropology Analysis

Anthropology is an area of study that has been present throughout history and has always played a large roll in the understanding and studying of different cultures and societies. One accredited anthropologist is Dorothy Lee. Lee is recognized in this paper for the discovery and evaluation of the themes being discussed as well as the culture being examined. The key social problem that the reading discusses is the lack of individual choice in Western culture specifically evaluating other cultures and expressing how they solve this issue as well as prevent it from happening. The Sikh culture in this reading is responsible for giving an example to one of the main themes Lee discusses. A main theme that Lee discusses is child rearing also known …show more content…
The Sikh culture has respect for the individual being meaning that even though they do not show one how to do something, they are respectfully declining to do so because they believe it will better the child. They have a strong respect for learning because they want their children to discover things for themselves just like the boy not showing his baby brother how to use the truck (Lee, 7). The respect the Sikh culture has for independence is one way that Lee saw a possible solution to the problem of lack of independence the West. She discussed the respect the parents have for their children by letting them explore things on their own. This is important because this culture looks at child rearing as an opportunity to gain new knowledge and discover new minds, not teach all children how to think the same way. The respect that the Sikh culture shows their children in the area of their independence and learning is important to recognize as a possible solution to the key social problem. Overall, the respect for learning and independence as well as individuality is what separates this culture from Western culture and is a possible reason for their success as a