According to Guneratne and Bjork in "Village Walks," the authors
a. ended up giving lectures about Tharu culture to tourists.
b. (especially Bjork) were themselves a tourist attraction.
c. tried to change the way the Tharu were characterized by tour guides and tourist companies.
d. helped Tharu villagers avoid tourists whenever possible.
Correct Answer: b
You might also like to view...
According to Richard Lee, the average Dobe Ju/'hoansi adult spends only fifteen hours a week acquiring food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these statements about polyandry is true?
A. "Polyandry is found only among mining communities in Madagascar." B. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation." C. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare." D. "Polyandry almost always takes the form of a sororate." E. "Polyandry is not considered a possible marriage form."
___________ and ___________ were the two most influential linguistic anthropologists in the first half of the twentieth century
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Why does Marvin Harris suggest that the Hindu belief in the sacred cow is adaptive?
A) It is economically wiser to use the labor and products of the cows than to eat them. B) The cows carry a dangerous parasite that makes their meat unsafe for consumption. C) Seeing the sacred cows every day serves as a reminder to follow the teachings of their faith. D) Not everyone can afford to eat meat, so it reduces inequality if the cows are forbidden to everyone.