Physical Self Flashcards
It refers to what is seen by other people, like the physical or biological surface of a person’s body, the apparels, the decorations, etc.
bodily appearance
How a person clothes himself is usually affected by
- culture
- socioeconomic status
- group pressures
- policies or laws
refers to the portrayal of a specific behavior in a particular setting.
demeanor
The behavior portrayed must be shaped to the _____________ of what the person is currently involved in.
perceived social demands
refers to an individual’s consistency in the processes of his or her senses under certain circumstances.
body’s sensuality
also illustrated how an individual becomes deviant because of appearances.
Schaefer
According to him, the general expectations about beauty may prevent people who are considered deviant from advancing in careers or other aspects regardless of his abilities.
Schaefer
is more interpretative than it is objective.
physical deviance
does not only refers to his body and his mind but everything else attached to both physically and socially.
self
say that the self does not only refers to his body and his mind but everything else attached to both physically and socially.
Russel W. Belk
What are the aspects associated to you because you are attached to them emotionally?
family, friends, work, lands, money
are essential components for us to create a sense of self because it is a direct form of evidence in how you perceive yourself.
possessions
Losing possessions also diminishes our
sense of self
And possessions are treated
ritually
The self does not only refer to what is perceived as “me,” but also to what constitutes as
mine
is not only limited to objects external to the person and possessions reflective of one’s personality, but also extends to people, places, and group possessions.
extended self
Based on the work of Anderson-Fye there are four areas of inquiry oh human appearance in anthropology, what are these?
- Diversity of physical appearance
- cultural art practices
- beauty ideals
- collective identity through appearance