Question 1

Which of the following statements about the globalization of risk is correct?

Accepted Answer

Rebroadcasting risk in the media magnifies risk perception, which can increase the sense of globalization of risk.

Question 2

One of the challenges that environmental anthropologists face is that risk perception is rarely related to actions that can reduce threat to the environment.

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Question 3

Worldwide, concern about environmental and technological risks is more developed in groups that are less endangered by those risks.

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This phenomenon is known as the "white male effect" and has been observed in various studies. It suggests that individuals who are in a position of relative privilege (such as white males in developed countries) tend to be less concerned about certain risks that may disproportionately affect marginalized groups or people in developing countries.

Question 4

Identities are

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Identities are not fixed or static, but rather are fluid and multiple, influenced by individual experiences and social contexts.

Question 5

As a vehicle of change, religious proselytizing is a culturally neutral factor.

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Religious proselytizing can often be heavily influenced by the cultural background and biases of the individuals and groups engaging in it. Different religious traditions may also have different approaches to proselytizing, which can vary in their effectiveness and cultural sensitivity. Therefore, religious proselytizing cannot be considered culturally neutral.

Question 6

The last 30 years have seen a dramatic shift in the conditions of indigenous peoples in Latin America, where the drive by indigenous peoples for self-identification has emphasized all of the following EXCEPT

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Question 7

Ethnoecology is any society's set of environmental practices and perceptions-that is, its cultural model of the environment and its relation to people and society.

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Ethnoecology is indeed defined as a society's environmental practices and perceptions, as well as their cultural model of the environment and its relationship with people and society.

Question 8

Unlike "indigenous peoples," what term, which highlights the prominence that the exclusion of strangers has assumed in day-to-day politics worldwide, has been claimed by majority groups in Europe?

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The term "autochthon" has been claimed by majority groups in Europe and highlights the prominence of excluding strangers. The other options (indigenous people, mestizo, euroindio, freedom fighter) do not fit the description given in the question.

Question 9

In Spanish-speaking Latin America, social scientists and politicians favor which term over indio (Indian), the colonial term that the Spanish and Portuguese conquerors used to refer to the native inhabitants of the Americas?

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In Spanish-speaking Latin America, social scientists and politicians favor the term "indígena" over "indio" as it is seen as a more respectful and empowering term to describe the indigenous people.

Question 10

Although acculturation can be applied to any case of cultural contact and change, the term most often has described Westernization, the positive influence of Western expansion that has spread democratic and capitalistic values to those less fortunate.

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Acculturation refers to the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures. The term does not inherently describe Westernization or imply a positive influence of Western expansion spreading democratic and capitalistic values. It is a neutral process that can involve various cultures coming into contact and influencing each other in multiple ways, not just Western influence on other cultures.

Question 11

________ describes the process of viewing an identity as established, real, and frozen, so as to hide the historical processes and politics within which that identity developed.

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Essentialism refers to the viewpoint that a particular identity is inherent, natural, and unchanging. This approach is characterized by the belief that a particular identity, such as gender, race, or nationality, is determined by biological, cultural, or historical factors and that these factors have remained constant over time. Essentialist perspectives often overlook the diversity and complexity within identity categories and fail to account for the historical and political processes that shape them.

Question 12

Radiative forcings work to warm and cool the earth. If these didn't exist, there would be no global warming.

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Radiative forcings contribute to global warming by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures. If these forcings did not exist, the Earth would not experience any warming or cooling, but would instead have a stable temperature.

Question 13

The spread of environmentalism may expose radically different notions about the rights and values of plants and animals versus humans. Fortunately, it is clear to everyone that certain animal rights trump other rights.

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The spread of environmentalism indeed exposes different notions about the rights and values of plants, animals, and humans. However, it is not clear to everyone that certain animal rights trump other rights, as opinions on this matter vary greatly among individuals, cultures, and legal systems.

Question 14

Although anthropologists may be interested in contemporary global issues such as climate change, their perspective is necessarily limited to the local scale of their fieldwork.

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While anthropologists do focus on local fieldwork, they often use this research to draw global conclusions and address global issues. Anthropology as a discipline is concerned with understanding human societies and cultures across space and time, and as such, it has been instrumental in addressing many contemporary global issues such as globalization, environmental sustainability, and human rights.

Question 15

Contemporary, applied ecological anthropologists work to plan and implement policies aimed at environmental preservation. They also advocate for people who are at risk, actually or potentially. One of the roles for today's environmental anthropologist is to assess the extent and nature of risk perception and to harness that awareness to combat environmental degradation.

Accepted Answer

Contemporary, applied ecological anthropologists do work to plan and implement policies aimed at environmental preservation and advocate for people at risk, and one of their roles is to assess risk perception and combat environmental degradation.

Question 16

When people are asked to give up the basis of their livelihood, they usually comply, especially if they are paid money.

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People often resist giving up the basis of their livelihood, especially if it is a significant part of their identity or culture, even when offered money. The attachment to their livelihood goes beyond financial aspects, encompassing social, cultural, and personal values.

Question 17

Scientists prefer the term climate change to global warming. The former term points out that, beyond rising temperatures, there have been changes in sea levels, precipitation, storms, and ecosystem effects.

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This is true. The term "climate change" encompasses a broader range of effects beyond just rising temperatures, as stated in the sentence.

Question 18

Social movements worldwide have adopted which term as a self-identifying and political label based on past oppression but now legitimizing a search for social, cultural, and political rights?

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Indigenous people is the term widely used by social movements worldwide to self-identify and advocate for their social, cultural, and political rights. This term reflects their historical experience of oppression and asserts their recognition as the original inhabitants and guardians of their lands and cultures.

Question 19

________ refers to the blurring and breakdown of established canons-rules, standards, categories, distinctions, and boundaries.

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Postmodernism is a philosophical and cultural movement that prioritizes the blurring of traditional boundaries and categories. It rejects the idea of fixed canons and instead celebrates diversity and pluralism.

Question 20

Development projects usually fail when they try to replace indigenous institutions with culturally alien concepts.

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Development projects often fail when they attempt to impose foreign concepts and systems on local communities that have their own established institutions and practices. It is important for development interventions to recognize and work with the cultural context of the community in order to ensure long-term sustainability and success.

Quiz 24: Anthropologys Role in a Globalizing World