ANTHRO 2A Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Niche Construction, Cultural Relativism, Visible Language
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Culture refers to learned sets of ideas and behaviors acquired by ppl as members of society. 2. 1 culture against racism- the early 20th century. Race distinct biological subpopulations, subspecies of humanity. Racial categories based off of skin color, hair, texture, physical traits. Less visible language, dress, musical ability, morality, intelligence. Diverse beliefs and practices distinguished different groups due to differences in social learning. Socialization the process of learning to live as a member of a group. Enculturation the process by which people come to terms with the ways of thinking and feeling that are considered appropriate for the group. Cultural universals human groups possess same kinds of institutions, designed to achieve same overall goals for group"s members. Boas and followers argued race, language, and culture were independent phenomena; person"s physical attributes didn"t compel person to speak or behave in any way. Documented cultural borrowing across social, racial boundaries.
