Compare and contrast the attitude of ethnocentrism and glorification of other cultures. How can an awareness of these conflicting attitudes lead to more reliable anthropological data?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. An adequate definition of ethnocentrism
2. A brief discussion or examples of when/why people might glorify other cultures
3. A clear application of these concepts to anthropological field research
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a. only slightly wetter and cooler than today, followed by a rapid shift toward drier conditions. b. only slightly drier and warmer than today, followed by a rapid shift toward wetter conditions. c. much drier and warmer than today; only a large shift in temperature and precipitation would have caused such a different environment at the site. d. much wetter and cooler than today; only a large shift in temperature and precipitation would have caused such a different environment at the site. e. much drier and colder than today; only slight shifts in temperature and precipitation would have cause a stationary environment at the site.
What is the term for the transfer of wealth from a prospective husband and his kin group to the kin group of his bride?
a. Dowry b. Bridewealth c. Gift exchange d. Bride bestowal payments
A. anamensis has been found in several locations in
a. Japan. b. the United States. c. Tanzania. d. Kenya.
In order to increase the markets for goods produced in home countries among indigenous peoples, colonizing nations had to __________
a. demonstrate the benefits of the goods b. create cash economies c. pay more liberal wages to indigenous workers d. create incentives for settlers to relocate to colonized areas