What is meant by a "culture of honor"? According to Richard Nisbett, what role does one's means of livelihood (herding versus agriculture) play in this culture?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
• A culture of honor is a culture in which even apparently small disputes and trivial insults put a man's reputation for toughness on the line, requiring him to respond with violence to restore his status.
• In cultures that are agricultural, cooperative strategies are more important for survival.
• In cultures based on herding, individuals work individually and their survival is threatened if someone steals a member of the herd.
• Cultures of honor are more likely to develop in herding communities.
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