Anthropologists Working with Oral Traditions Flashcards
1
Q
Why is storytelling so empowering? (2)
A
Oral histories are windows on the past and present (1)
Stories span the divide between private and public, and individuals and society (1)
2
Q
What is freedom according to Michael Jackson? (1)
A
The power and ability to be part of society, tell our story and have that story recognised
3
Q
What is storytelling often promted by? (1)
How does storytelling become used in this context?
A
Crisis, loss of power and the result of dialogue (1)
Storytelling becomes a coping strategy that incolves making words stand for the world (1)
4
Q
What is monologue the death to? (1)
A
Another’s response
5
Q
What does monologue deny? (1)
A
The existence of another
