FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY A. The Science of Sociology and Anthropology Sociology is the scientific study of human society and its origins‚ development‚ organizations‚ and institutions.] It is a social science which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity‚ structures‚ and functions. A goal for many sociologists is to conduct research which may be applied directly to social policy and welfare
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Anthropology Study Guide 1.) The Nacirema excerpt is written by Horace Miner from the etic or outside perspective describing a ‘backward’ culture with weird beliefs and rituals. The purpose of this essay is to address some critical questions and desire at the heart of anthropology. How do we understand other people who are strange‚ odd‚ and different. Why do people do what they do. How do we know our descriptions are accurate? 2.) Cultural relativism vs ethnocentrism cultural relativism
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knowledge‚ belief‚ art‚ morals‚ custom‚ and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man (sic.) as a member of society.”[sic] Polish born Bronislaw Malinowski (1884-1942) defined culture thus: “Culture is a well organized unity divided into two fundamental aspects - a body of artifacts and a system of customs.”‚ and the American anthropologist Margaret Mead (1901-1978) said‚ “Culture is the learned behaviour of a society or a subgroup”. Ultimately‚ the essence of all three definitions is the same‚ that
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Why is anthro important? Important to understand the diversity Important to be tolerant Important to be able to apply our knowledge Anthropological perspective What makes anthro unique Comparative: views humans across time and space (comparative method) Has many sub areas; past present or future anthropologist spend many years studying in different countries how people act allows others to compare ex‚ students researching product of ethnographic (generalizations based on comparative
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Heredity Versus Environment Identify the main characteristics of the nature/nurture debate and explain how this can be applied to gender difference A major debate within psychology is whether it is nature or nurture which influences people; the way people act and behave‚ cognitive development‚ and what we look for in a partner are just some aspects of the debate. Nature supporters‚ or Naturists‚ believe that our behaviour is down to genetics and is inherited from our parents. They believe that
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[c1963-76]. Lyons‚ A. P.‚ & Lyons‚ H. (2004). Irregular connections : a history of anthropology and sexuality / Andrew P. Lyons and Harriet D. Lyons. Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press‚ c2004. Malinowski‚ B. (2001). Sex and repression in savage society [electronic resource] / Bronislaw Malinowski. London ; New York : Routledge‚ 2001. Millett‚ K. (1972). Sexual politics / Kate Millett. London : Abacus‚ published by Sphere Books‚ 1972‚ c1970. Ortner‚ S. B.‚ & Whitehead‚ H. (1981). Sexual meanings
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Culture and Society ANTHRO 9 Lectures: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:45 A.M. Room: Haines 39 (in basement-A level) Final Exam date: March 18 (Tuesday): 3-6P.M. Instructor Prof. Mariko Tamanoi Email: mtamanoi@anthro.ucla.edu Office: Haines 325 Phone: 310-206-8399 Office hours: Tuesdays 11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FIRST and MOST IMPORTANT: READ THIS SYLLABUS CAREFULLY TO THE END! Section Leaders Bradley Cardozo: bcardozo@ucla.edu Camille Frazier: c.frazier@ucla.edu Emily
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A History of Anthropology by Eriksen and Nielsen‚ 2001 Victorians‚ Germans‚ and a Frenchman 1) 19th century- rise of modern Europe‚ the modern world‚ the Industrial Revolution. In the early 20th century‚ United States begins its ascent to world power‚ replacing the European powers. 2) Result of the Industrial Revolution was that production increased in both Ag and manufacturing which resulted in rise in population who migrated into the cities and to the other countries (United States‚ Australia
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ANTH 1: Introduction to Socio-cultural Anthropology (Fall 2013) MIDTERM I REVIEW Part I Identifications: The exam will have 10 concepts from the list below. You will select 5 concepts only from the list of 10 and provide the following information: a) a definition (4 points); b) identify the source of the term from class—specific reference to syllabus topic‚ lecture‚ reading or film (2 points); and c) state why the concept is important to anthropology (2 points) [5 concepts x 8 points each
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naturalized UK‚ Malinowski introduced new ideas of direct field work: long-term living among a tribe‚ and thus converted anthropology from historical to social science. As a man with experience in two cultures it was perhaps easier for him to understand what it might take to understand and be integrated into a tribal culture. Malinowski’s and his student’s monographs are still used today in most PhD programs. 10 years later the first American to use a similar approach was Margret Mead. I wonder what
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