Cultural artifact

anthropology is the study of humans combining a biological and cultural perspective (MindEdge 1.05). Due to the complexity of humankind, anthropology can be broken down into four sub-fields; cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology, and biological/physical anthropology. Cultural anthropology is the study of how humans lived, and how their culture was handed down from generation to generation. Cultural anthropologists study a cultural society’s beliefs, ideals, artistic…

Cultural appropriation has been defined by Susan Scafidi as, “taking intellectual property, traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, or artifacts from someone else's culture without permission. This can include unauthorized use of another culture's dance, dress, music, language, folklore, cuisine, traditional medicine, religious symbols, etc.” In an article written by Brittany Enoghayin, she talks on the recent trend on African print clothing that has become conspicuous in prom attire.…

song from the Cultural Revolution. Due to the fact that the song is written in complex diction, younger students may be incapable of understanding the message hidden within the song. Furthermore, because no author is provided and no organization in listed, the information found may not be completely accurate. Therefore, only the song itself, an artifact of the Cultural Revolution, should be interpreted by the reader. The song provides awareness into the arts allowed during the Cultural…

What is Cultural Appropriation? It is hard being a minority in America. The struggle for identity is a common thread amongst minority communities in this country and that issue is constantly exasperated by the white washed media. According to Susan Scafidi, cultural appropriation is “taking intellectual property, traditional knowledge, cultural expressions, or artifacts from someone else's culture without permission.” (Scafidi) I would add that using those artifacts to make a profit is what…

The field of Anthropology is a robust and eclectic field of study that covers virtually all aspects of human existence, but focuses on social and cultural development. Its scope extends from the analysis of the oldest fossil records, tools, artifacts and evidences of society and culture to tell us hopefully the complete story of humanity. In recent years, the field has undoubtedly been reshaped as it adapts to the changes in advancements of technology and scientific instruments, which have…

each other and it's known as cultural encounter. Cultural encounter is the way that the culture clash with each other. You can see the similarity between them and the difference as well as the huge impact that they leave on the individuals and the society. Cultural encounters give us the chance to see and understand how different people and different society live, express themselves and the way they choose to maintain their history. We can see that effect of cultural encounter between Benin and…

economic development of a country as far as creating employment for the indigenous population. Some individuals get to sell traditional artifacts and others may take advantage of tourists need to commute and begin public transport services. However, the interference with other people’s livelihood is what causes the economic and cultural problems, such as cultural erosion, crime, psychological impact, and pollution. Although ethno tourism helps improve the economic stance of the host community…

“Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism” “Niwas Katel” “03/02/2015” “Introduction to Sociology” “Professor Bob Young” Ethnocentrism stands in contrast to Cultural Relativism in a manner that in ethnocentrism, an individual finds his ethnicity at the center of comparison and views the world from the angle of his own culture and ethnicity. In Ethnocentrism, a person believes that his ethnic group, race or culture are the most important one and most or at least some of the aspects of his…

Freeman Tilden was considered to be an innovator in the field of cultural interpretation. Interpreting our Heritage, is recognised as the most influential, seminal book. The book includes the famed “six principles” of interpretation, with an explanation of each one. Tilden’s principles appear straightforward and quite uncomplicated, however, they are more than that, it is sophisticated and imaginative, as his writings speak and challenge the interpreter to this day. This book will offer…

we no longer hold those negative sentiments, this shift of attitudes regarding civil rights occurred generationally. External changes in culture occur from interactions between cultures such as migration, conquest or wars. In closing, cultural differences allow for countries to arrive to contrasting…