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Recent questions tagged cultural-anthropology

Homogenization is just one of the effects of globalization on cultures around the world. Define cultural homogenization and give at least one example of it. Do you think globalization is helping to foster cultural diversity in the world or causing increased homogenization? Give examples to support your answer.

asked Sep 21, 2020 in Art & Culture by DanFish69

In your own words, define the term ethnocentrism and provide a concrete example that illustrates the concept. Then discuss how ethnocentrism is related to cultural relativism and why anthropologists must concern themselves with ethnocentrism when conducting cross-cultural research.

asked Sep 21, 2020 in Art & Culture by DanFish69

Describe an example of a cultural misunderstanding that you have experienced in your own life (or have observed or read about) and discuss the ways in which differing cultural norms, values, symbols, and/or mental maps of reality likely contributed to the misunderstanding that occurred. Conclude by discussing whether you or others took action to address the misunderstanding and what knowledge may have helped in determining the appropriate response.

asked Sep 21, 2020 in Art & Culture by DanFish69

Explain the expression “the goal of anthropology is to make the strange familiar and the familiar strange.” Give an example of how anthropology makes the strange familiar and how it makes the familiar strange. Why is this an important goal for a social science?

asked Sep 21, 2020 in Art & Culture by DanFish69

________, or CRM, is a branch of applied archaeology, which aims to preserve archaeological and historical sites.

asked Aug 25, 2020 in Anthropology & Archaeology by kimnovak1

Studying how men and women use language differently and how this regularly leads to miscommunication between them would demand a close examination of the cultural context of language. This would be the work of what type of anthropologist?

asked Jul 18, 2020 in Anthropology & Archaeology by folarawj01

What is the main argument for using a holistic perspective in anthropological research?

asked Jun 20, 2020 in Anthropology & Archaeology by mymth558

Excavations in central Anatolia have shown a flourishing Neolithic culture existed between 7000 and 5000 BCE. Which of the following sites support this statement?

asked Mar 14, 2020 in Anthropology & Archaeology by moehlet

Historical linguistics studies

asked Mar 1, 2020 in Anthropology & Archaeology by RoseMary556

The northern area of India that is the land of tradition and traditional poverty is referred to as the ________.

asked Feb 16, 2020 in Interdisciplinary Studies by DeltaBrown

National texts that emphasize the story of nation building are used to produce ________.

asked Feb 16, 2020 in Interdisciplinary Studies by DeltaBrown

when we say that a communication is ______, we mean at least two things. First, the communication has meaning even when referent is not there, and second, the meaning is arbitrary

asked Dec 14, 2019 in Anthropology & Archaeology by Hogwarts

Why was the issue of power such a central concern for anthropologists in the second half of the 20th century?

asked Dec 13, 2019 in Anthropology & Archaeology by wrighta1130

People in different peaceful societies cultivate social harmony but doing all BUT which of the following?

asked Dec 5, 2019 in Anthropology & Archaeology by KalinKA

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