ANTH 100A Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Sociocultural Anthropology, Linguistic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology
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Culture is influenced by one"s environment and socioeconomic status. Norms, aspects, mannerism- based on location or socioeconomic status. Culture is deep and rich within certain groups of people, that has historically contextualized way of thinking about our own society. Culture is always changing, based on trends, norms, and society. Mode of differentiating between self and other. Maker or basis of indemnity (mode of self-representation) Historically contextualized way of thinking about our own society. Language, religion, or a set of beliefs. Culture is apparent in many ethnic groups and religion aspects. Culture creates traditions that are practiced over generations. The holistic study of humans through time and space (in the past and present) The study of contemporary human life, with a focus on how diverse cultural communities and individuals make and share meaning. The work of culture vs the work of biology:
