Anthropology Flashcards
it is the study of humankind in all times and places
Anthropology
Anthropos - ?
Logos - ?
Anthropos - human
Logos - study
2 important concepts in Anthropology
- culture
- enculturation
it is the system of human behavior and thought. customs and traditions.
culture
it is the transmission of culture from one generation to the next
enculturation
It is a cultural genocide; loss of particular culture due to assimilation or loss of interest
Cultural Degradation
Two anthropological perspectives of the self
- Egocentric
- Socio-centric
A concept of the self where the self is seen as autonomous and distinct individual (focus on oneself)
Egocentric
according to this view, there is no intrinsic self that can possess enduring qualities (emphasizes the social group or society)
Socio-centric
Key terms in Anthropology (SoFaLaReNa)
- Social Identities
- Family membership
- Language
- Religious Affiliation
- Name
people construct their self-identity from the similarities and differences in characteristics among individuals
Social Identities
the most significant feature to determine a person’s social identity
Family Membership
viewed as an essential for the maintenance of group identity
Language
an important marker for group identity in a given society
Religious Affiliation
an important device to individualize a person and legitimize him
Name
