3.2. Cultural Anthropology Perspective

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is cultural anthropology?

   Hint

   Think about how different cultures influence human behavior.

2. 2.

   Define habitus.

   Hint

   Consider how our backgrounds influence our actions.

3. 3.

   What does cultural anthropology study?

   • Cultural variations
   • Biological differences
   • Psychological behaviors

   Hint

   Consider what aspects of a culture are explored in this field.

4. 4.

   True or False: The term 'habitus' refers to transient behaviors that aren't influenced by culture.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how culture shapes long-term behaviors.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of a hypothetical participatory design approach in a community that suffered from flooding. What key elements should be integrated, and why?

   Hint

   Consider who needs to be involved and how their experiences shape the goals.

6. 6.

   Explain how the concept of habitus could change in response to a disaster. Discuss the implications of such changes on community rebuilding.

   Hint

   Think about examples of community dynamics shifting in response to challenges.