Kyle Rzucidlo 10/2/2012 ANTH 207 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Summary Notes 1. Summarize what you consider to be the main points of the assigned readings and the arguments that are being offered in each text. - Richard Robbins began Chapter 4 by asking how it is that people can believe in things that cannot be proven. The answer to his question requires examining the role of language‚ ritual‚ myth‚ and other features of social life that persuade people of the correctness of
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Mongols and Barbarians 1. Which sources have historians relied upon to make judgments about the steppe civilizations? Why does the author think this is a problem? Most of the sources that historians relied upon to make judgments about the steppe civilizations are not objective; they are one-sided‚ biased accounts written by members of civilized societies who were at war with these Mongols. This is a problem because these authors tended to condemn and denigrate the way their barbarian opponents
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are surrounded by and the individual’s role model all play an important role in the molding of the individual. Such is the reason why cultural relativism impacts individuals‚ and guides the way they perform tasks‚ execute decisions‚ and their way of thought. The American culture‚ for example‚ has slowed down the transition of adolescence into adulthood due to cultural ideals‚ and the greater need to pursue a higher education in order to compete successfully in the country. Research by the 1958 National
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As a small peninsula in the Persian Gulf‚ Qatar has since unique culture. Next we come to explore how the cultural background of the country under Qatar. Qatar is an advocate of Islamic countries‚ in a constitutional monarchy system of the country; Qatar ’s overall human culture is quite conservative. As a Muslim reasons‚ women low or underground‚ women can no longer be a public place‚ see passengers can not see off. However‚ this does not hamper the enthusiasm of the Qatari’s. For foreign people
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researcher can directly observe what goes on at the research site as well as participate‚ including asking questions. It is a useful method for studying small groups‚ such as work groups‚ in their natural setting. Ethnography is the term used by cultural anthropologists for conducting field research. Sociologists tend to use the term field research or participant observation. Ethno means "people" and graphy means "to describe something." Ethnography is describing people and/or their culture from
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Matsushita (Panasonic) and Japan’s changing culture 1. What were triggers of cultural change in Japan during the 1990s? How is cultural change starting to affect traditional values in Japan? Cultural change in Japan during the 1990s has a few factors. One of them was the richer society. The society being richer than the previous times made the new generation feel that they had greater opportunities rather than being tied to a company for life and being a “salary-man”. The western culture was also
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of Inscription: A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community. Fourth ed. N.p.: Duke University Press‚ 2003. 2-30. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. Kosut‚ Mary. An Ironic Fad: The Commodification and Consumption of Tattoos. 39th ed. Vol. 6. N.p.: Popular Culture Association‚ 2006. 1035. The Journal of Popular culture. Print. Matas‚ Kimberly. "Tattoos Memorialize the Loss of Loved Ones." The Arizona Republic 8 Sept. 2008. Web. 18 Nov. 2011. . Rush‚ John A. Spiritual Tattoo: A Cultural History of Tattooing
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is the basis of all cultures. Communication devices such as satellite televisions and cellular telephones are‚ for example‚ of great benefit to geographically scattered cultures. Improved telecommunication technology enhances the ability of these cultural groups to stay in touch with one another and find ways of safeguarding their culture. For these reasons‚ it is easy to support the view that technology and tradition are indeed
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WICKREMESINGHE - WITND12 Examine the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises Introduction This report aims at studying cross-cultural differences in the roles of hierarchy and power within East and Western enterprises. Cross-cultural differences stem from the different backgrounds of each culture. Cultural varieties may be witnessed in the workplace‚ and there are other factors introduced such as reaching sales targets‚ meeting deadlines‚ working on tight budgets
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Final Cultural Research Paper Throughout this course‚ we have learned that the primary mode of subsistence (how a culture makes a living) impacts many other aspects of cultural behavior and has been an effective way to organize thoughts and studies about culture. In order to demonstrate your understanding of subsistence modes and its impact on a culture and why a culture acts as it does‚ your final research paper will require you to: 1. Select a specific culture from the following list:
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