Question 1

Something that stands for something else is a

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A symbol is something that stands for something else.

Question 2

The process by which human beings, as material organisms, living together with other similar organisms, cope with the behavioral rules established by their respective societies is called

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Socialization is the process by which individuals learn and adapt to the norms, values, and behaviors appropriate to their society, enabling them to function as members of that society.

Question 3

The process by which human beings living with one another must learn to come to terms with the ways of thinking and feeling considered appropriate in their respective cultures

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Enculturation is the process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, customs, and norms of their culture.

Question 4

Complex, variable, and enduring forms of cultural practice that organize social life are called

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Institutions are complex, variable, and enduring forms of cultural practice that organize social life, such as family, education, and religion.

Question 5

The exercise of at least some control over their lives by human beings is called

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Question 6

The perspective on the human condition that assumes that mind and body, individuals and society, and individuals and the environment interpenetrate and even define one another is called

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Holism is the perspective that emphasizes the interconnection and interdependence of mind and body, individuals and society, and individuals and the environment, suggesting that these elements define and influence one another.

Question 7

The idea that some cultures dominate others, and that domination by one culture leads inevitably to the destruction of subordinated cultures and their replacement by the culture of those in power, is called

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Cultural imperialism refers to the practice where a dominant culture imposes its values, beliefs, and practices on other cultures, often leading to the erosion or replacement of the subordinated cultures.

Question 8

Culture…

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Question 9

According to the chapter, anthropology is guaranteed to

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Anthropology often introduces complex ideas and perspectives that can challenge and complicate one's understanding of human behavior and cultures.

Question 10

The concept of habitus is heavily influenced by our interactions with material culture and gives shape and form to the idea that objects make people.

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The concept of habitus, developed by Pierre Bourdieu, suggests that our dispositions and behaviors are shaped by our interactions with the social and material world, including objects, which in turn influence our identity and practices.

Question 11

Adam Kuper shows how the rulers in apartheid South Africa used the plural concept of culture to liberate themselves from control by the colonial government.

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Adam Kuper's work typically critiques the use of culture in anthropology and does not claim that apartheid rulers used the concept of culture to liberate themselves from colonial control. Instead, apartheid was a system of racial segregation and discrimination enforced by the South African government.

Question 12

The anthropological perspective can give you a broader understanding of human nature and the wider world, of society, culture, and history, and thus help you construct more realistic and authentic ways of coping with those complications.

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The anthropological perspective involves studying humans in their cultural and social contexts, which can provide insights into human behavior, societal structures, and historical developments, aiding in understanding and addressing complex issues.

Question 13

To argue that "their culture made them do it" is to take the position of

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Cultural determinism is the belief that the culture in which we are raised determines who we are at emotional and behavioral levels. Arguing that "their culture made them do it" aligns with this perspective.

Question 14

African women who are trying to eliminate female genital cutting from their own societies are often not happy when American outsiders like Mary Daly and Alice Walker denounce the practice as a human rights abuse because outsiders' condemnations of female genital cutting sound too much like the ethnocentric, reductionist critiques of "barbaric" African customs that Europeans once used to justify colonial conquest.

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African women may perceive the criticisms from outsiders as echoing colonial attitudes, which can undermine local efforts to address the issue in culturally sensitive ways.

Question 15

Critics identify problems with several assumptions of the traditional plural concept of culture in anthropology because group members uncritically accept the differences between themselves and other groups.

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Critics argue that the traditional plural concept of culture overlooks the dynamic and contested nature of cultural boundaries and the internal diversity within groups, rather than assuming members uncritically accept differences.

Question 16

At the present time, anthropologists are seeing that the plural definition of culture is used by indigenous groups to define themselves and by other scholarly disciplines.

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The plural definition of culture acknowledges the diversity and multiplicity of cultural expressions and identities, which is increasingly recognized by indigenous groups and various academic fields.

Question 17

Identify an example of ethnocentrism from recent news and discuss the range of possible perspectives on the practice in question that might be held by members and outsiders of the society where it is found.

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Question 18

Discuss how the Kiowa "kiowanized" Christianity using three examples discussed in the text.

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Question 19

What did Daniel Miller mean when he said that the concept of habitus "gives shape and form to the idea that objects make people?" Illustrate your answer with examples.

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Question 20

The goal of cultural relativism is understanding. However, to understand does not mean to condone. Select a contemporary scenario (such as civil war, genocide) and how an anthropologist, from a relativistic point of view, would explain the cultural practice.

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Quiz 8: Why Is the Concept of Culture Important