Cultural anthropology

By looking at culture in anthropology there are many factors that make up how specific culture is recognized. A main quote that I agree with is “Anthropology is only in the broadest way what the textbook and the instructor say it is. Intimately, it is what students make it mean to them.” (Kutsche, 1998). This quote is saying that someone can read about another person’s culture in a textbook but the way it is perceived will help determine someone’s finial thoughts on a particular subject of study…

context of cultural identity directly relates to my project as I am examining the identities of cultures. The elements of culture influence people’s daily lives around the world. This connection between cultures and personality fully relates to the global context of personal and cultural identities. I approached this project as a challenge of my utilization of resources around me to examine environment across the world. This was difficult as I could not talk to people from these different…

In relation to Cultural Anthropology, this correlates with the daily lives of Nigeriens and how they are very culturally advanced. Niger, (officially named The Republic of Niger) is a very diverse country located in western Africa. It is two- thirds covered by the Sahara Desert (Murray). The people of Niger, (Nigeriens) are a very independent, hard working group of people, they are very culturally organized and very traditional. The main language spoken there is French and Hausa, but also…

Social Work that involve courses like anthropology, mathematics, history, and science. Anthropology gives the opportunity to be conscious of, evaluate, and observe many different cultures from the four…

There are many different cultures in the world. Some culture and traditions are similar and other are not. We have many diversities of people with different custom that many times is difficult to understand. However, there are some custom and traditions in others cultures that take away the human right. We need to raise our voice and give an opinion to all the culture that practice a tradition that are not for a human being. If we do it we will be helping to change this tradition that prevents…

study is arbitrary and untrue. Oyèrónké Oyėwùmí found that anafemale and anamales both shared the same hierarchy standpoint not based off gender but linage. An evident mistake that anthropologist make is to place assumptions of the traditional and cultural beliefs of another culture. An example, of how making assumptions can be dangerous is towards women who choose to wear the…

Cultural Anthropology Question 1: Males, Females, and Natural Selection The differences between male and females seem obviously different. Of course, society is coming away from the objectification and sexism seen in the past and now moving forward to look at the biological, genetic, and cultural differences between the two sexes. One theory of these differences comes in the form of the Parental Investment Theory. Another way of explaining their differences is through cultural determinism.…

Cultural Anthropology consists of the development of culture, and society within humans themselves. Anthropologists study cultures to have a better understanding of how other social institutions work, by conducting numerous field work to participate in cultural events of the given culture being studied. The field work that I myself have chosen to conduct and discuss is located in Downtown Sacramento, on K and 20th street. I chose an establishment named LowBraw; lounge by day, bar by night. The…

Relationships/Interactions Cultural Anthropology Michael Dudley Anthropology 202 17Jun2018 Relationships/Interactions Cultural Anthropology In a typical day, I engage in a variety of interactions and relationships in the course of my interaction with my family, friends, classmates, and teachers. Power has a critical role to play in these day to day interactions and has a paramount role in forming and maintaining relationships. For the purposes of this discussion, power is defined as…

and have proved its benefits to medicinal practices. Refocusing on the idea of living in the Age of Bacteria, it is clear that becoming immune to the earth’s natural products are an important part of boosting one’s immune system. Entomophagy is a cultural phenomenon in foreign cultures, and is a tradition that lives on to harness the food of their ancestor’s. All in all, entomophagy is a form of food in modern cultures that contains non-dietary benefits to health. In anthropological studies, it…