ANT 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Cultural Relativism
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Anthropology is the study of humanity - prehistoric origins. Scientific- hypothesis testing and reevaluate make a conclusion- data driven. Use of symbolic expression no pre-set expectations (integrate and answer questions with observations) Take a big picture approach- how everything fits together in a holistic way. It is learned meaning past down from generation to generation everyone you interact with. Based on symbols language, money and objects - depict meaning to them letters are nothing until given universal meaning. Money is just paper but is meaning by our culture rings in marriage. Groups that adhere to the same norms integrated. One aspect of culture reflects on other aspects. Pyramids are on aspect but a lot relate to the hierarchy and structural intelligence. Development to meet the needs of the environment. Certain ecosystems drive different different aspects of culture like healthcare, jobs, religion social hierarchy.
