AN101 Lecture Notes - Co-Determination, Human Conditions, Coevolution
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The benchmarks of anthropology- the cross- disciplinary outline. Study of humankind in all times (temporal) and places (spatial) Portrayal of the endless cultural variations humans are capable of manifesting. Aims to describe, in the broadest possible what it means to be human (p. 5) Science of culture seen from the outside" (levi strauss) Study of the differences and similarities in human cultural experiences. Focus on what makes us similar (eat, drink, etc. ) The superiority and correctness of one"s own way of life. Learn from other cultures to better understand your own. Multiculturalism: especially in canada, people from all over. Recognize the logic underlying all cultures how cultures work. Solving practical problems (applied focus) racism, sexism, discrimination, etc. Human rights understand that some things don"t work, may violate the human dignity. Reflexivity anthropologist"s self in relation to those being studied. Sub-cultures, job environments, business, medical anthropology, development, health, first nations, etc.
