First 20 Flashcards
Primary focus of cultural anthropology?
The origin and development of human societies
Which theory applied biological evolution concepts to cultural studies?
Evolutionism
Which anthropological approach is similar to functionalism but focuses on creating a structural model of society?
Structuralism
In contrast to Malinowski’s approach, how did Radcliffe-Brown regard individuals in society?
As temporary holders of social roles
What was the main belief of historical particularism?
Each culture was unique due to its particular circumstances
Influential philosophy of the late 19th and early 20th century used for a rationalization for racism, colonialism, and social stratification
Social Darwinism
What was the purpose of the “Negro Project” initiated by Margaret Sanger?
To limit the African-American population by promoting birth control in African-American communities
What are the implications of seeing some humans as more valuable than others?
It can result in exploitation and violence
What was the primary goal of the eugenics movement?
(chat gpt) To improve the human gene pool by controlling reproduction, often through sterilization of those deemed “unfit.”
How did the eugenics movement influence immigration policies, according to the text?
It established strict quotas against immigrants from certain regions.
What is one of the main claims made by Hitler regarding race?
(chat gpt) That the Aryan race was superior and should dominate other races.
What is the relationship between natural selection and the concept of race?
Natural selection leads to survival of individuals best adapted to their environments.
What was the ultimate goal of Nazi policies regarding race?
(chat gpt) To create a “racially pure” Aryan society by eliminating those considered inferior.
What was Höss’ belief regarding the extermination of the Jews?
A scientific and rational way of serving an objectively greater good
According to the article, how did the sterilization rates of Mexican-origin patients compare to their population size?
(chat gpt) They were disproportionately high, reflecting targeted eugenic practices.
What were the motivations behind the eugenics movement in California?
(chat gpt) To reduce perceived social and economic burdens by sterilizing individuals deemed “unfit.”
What was suggested about the societal perception of Mexican-origin women’s fertility by the eugenicists?
Promiscuous and overly fertile
What was Hitler’s perception of his own actions regarding the Holocaust?
(chat gpt) He believed they were necessary for the preservation and advancement of the Aryan race.
Why was the Holocaust allowed to reach the extent it did?
(chat gpt) Due to widespread complicity, fear, propaganda, and dehumanization of Jewish people.
Choose an option that best completes the statement: Milgram Experiment demonstrated that…
(chat gpt) People are likely to follow orders from authority figures, even if it involves harming others.
