Cultural Anthropology

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

The Complex Interplay of Historical, Social, Political, Technological Advancements, and Globalization in Shaping Modern Cultures

Modern Cultures are the result of: 1. Colonialism.2. World Systems. 3. Globalization. Modern cultures are the result of a complex interplay of various factors, including historical events,...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

Exploring Global Capitalism: Key Features and Implications for Economic Inequality and Social Tensions

Modern World System Based on economic exchange, development, dominance The modern world system is based on the idea of global capitalism, which refers to the economic system...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

Uncovering the Origin of Humanity: A Comprehensive Guide to Paleoanthropology

Paleoanthropology the study of the history of human evolution through the fossil record Paleoanthropology is the branch of science that studies the evolutionary history of humans and...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

The Importance of Pastoralism in Sustainable Development: Challenges, Contributions, and Conservation Efforts

Pastoralism Subsistence HerdersBreeding and managing herds of domesticated grazing animals. Nomadic to semi-nomadic. Pastoral nomadism. Transhumance. Ranked Societies. Kinship socialBasseri – textbook → Ethnic groups from Iran.Saami...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

Understanding Primates: Insights into Behavior, Evolution, and Conservation

Primatology the study of living nonhuman primates as well as primate fossils to better understand human evolution and early human behavior Primatology is the study of primates,...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

Understanding Structural Functionalism: An Exposition of the Sociological Perspective

Structural Functionalism A theoretical perspective that views society as an organized system, analogous to the human system, that is made up of a variety of interrelated parts...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

How Understanding Kinship Systems Helps Anthropologists Gain Holistic Insights into Human Society and Culture

Understanding kinship systems is an important part of anthropology because ___________________________________ kinship ties are important to the people anthropologists study; they are a key component of people’s...

Adam Park
June 21, 2023
Cultural Anthropology

Understanding the Significance of Ego in Depicting a Kinship System

What does ego represent in a depiction of a kinship system? the point of reference used to determine which kin terms are applicable to certain individuals In...