Anthropolgy

Summarize the main goals of the author (what did he want to accomplish?) as presented in the Introduction to Renegade Dreams (pp1-18).

Summary of Renegade Dreams Introduction Short Assignment 3, summary While you are summarizing, ask yourself these questions: Are you picking up the key points? Can you separate key points from illustration and peripheral arguments? Can you convey the material in a succinct and readable way? Summarize the main goals of the author (what did he […]

Look on YouTube and select at least one video focusing on the challenges one of these groups face. Upload the link and a brief summary of the video, 3-4 sentences.

Cultures Assignment In today’s world, very few hunter-gatherers remain. Two cultures that continue to an extent to practice such a lifestyle are the Inuit of the Arctic, the San or Bushmen of the Kalahari. They live in areas that no one else wants to live in, and when society needs resources there, they are impacted. […]

Read the two articles below and write a brief summary/response for each. Explain how is language power for a culture?

Language Project 1. Read the two articles below and write a brief summary/response for each. 2. Then, spend some time on the internet researching the Chumash People and their language project. How is language power for a culture? “Shakespeare in the Bush” http://www.naturalhistorymag.com/editors_pick/1966_08-09_pick.html (Links to an external site.) “Why Don’t You Say What You Mean?” […]

Is your draft accurate, with citations in text and one graphics? Do you have a bibliography?

F1: draft flyer upload/similarity report Link to post your “draft” flyer textbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ru2Fy4bQ-zx3vccHnLM-QDBxKKy6TD2e/view?usp=sharing This assignment is worth up to 50 points. Your score will come from how complete is your flyer along with all the features students noted in the discussion about the guidelines on this project? 1. Is your draft accurate, with citations in […]

Explain how this could have created many of the issues we face today globally in terms of inequity.

Cultural Anthropology In cultural anthropology, theories such as neo-evolutionism did the same thing culturally, they created a “scientific” notion that cultures evolve from simple to complex. Explain how this could have created many of the issues we face today globally in terms of inequity…think about Native Americans, the African slave trade, etc.

Explain how a focus on values can help us understand why people around the world love their countries.

TASK Respond briefly to each of the following Explain how a focus on values can help us understand why people around the world love their countries. How would you apply a holistic approach to the study of technological change? How would you apply a cross-cultural approach to study sleeping habits?

Explain what do you think is shared amongst the majority of Americans in terms of culture?

What is American Culture? 1. What do you think is shared amongst the majority of Americans in terms of culture (meaning those ideas, beliefs, values, and behaviors that are both shared and learned amongst a group of persons…)? 2. Provide a video clip or other interesting link to support your idea/s. Also talk about subculture.

Discuss a Rite of Passage, provide an example either from your own personal, cultural, or community experience or one you found doing research.

Rite of passage Questions to answer for Discussion 6: Discuss a Rite of Passage, provide an example either from your own personal, cultural, or community experience or one you found doing research. (found one doing research) Break down the event/ritual into the three stages of a Rite of Passage: 1. Separation: the individual is removed […]

Discuss how you can create a plan/solution to introduce healthy food options that are low cost, but also meet the unique tastes and preferences of your culture or ethnic group.

“The Hidden Resilience of “Food Desert” Neighborhoods” Read: The Hidden Resilience of “Food Desert” Neighborhoods (https://www.sapiens.org/culture/food-deserts-washington-dc/) Watch Videos REVIEW:  For a video transcript, visit: Building an Oasis in the Philadelphia Food Desert (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/building-oasis-philadelphia-food-desert#transcript) Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tayxf5q5y8c REVIEW: Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIRbJEYb2Yg Post: (15 points = 15 sentences minimum) Questions to answer for Discussion 3: Discuss how […]

Describe the relationship between your cultural group, their environment, and/or belief system that provides subsistence and survival.

Cultural Group Investigate any cultural group that you choose and want to learn more about (past or present time). Answer Focus Questions Describe the relationship between your cultural group, their environment, and/or belief system that provides subsistence and survival. Expand on the unique features of the culture that stand out regarding social structure, kinship systems, […]

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