ANT100Y1 Lecture 4: Culture-Lecture 4-War and Peace Mar 19 2009
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N even though we might share many same ideas- we wont share them all=disagreement. Living through artic winter in small spaces= occasional disputes. S when 2 ppl in conflict-> no understanding w/ each other-> 1 challenge other to song dual. S as each develop song- they would involve family/friends. S moment of song duel, community assemble, ppl participate. S brings community together (good laugh/put differences aside: gossip: talking about each others behaviour, passing judgment. S as gossip spreads around, we are trying to decide who is right and who is wrong. If social group thinks that the person is out of line-> someone in gossip network will break silence. If situation gets out of control many small societies will resort to mediation. S mediator: called into conflict situation, who seeks to find a solution acceptable to all parties. S mediation: not about single person pronouncing decision- but rather to get both parties to come to a middle ground/acceptable/resolving disagreement.
