Practice The Role Of Anthropology In Human Understanding (1.4) - Origin and Development of Sociology and Anthropology
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The Role of Anthropology in Human Understanding

Practice - The Role of Anthropology in Human Understanding

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main focus of cultural anthropology?

💡 Hint: Think about what anthropologists study in communities.

Question 2 Easy

Who is known as the father of American anthropology?

💡 Hint: Consider who challenged racial stereotypes in the field.

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Question 1

What does cultural anthropology primarily study?

Biological aspects
Cultural practices
Historic remains

💡 Hint: Think of the common activities of different groups.

Question 2

True or False: Franz Boas is associated with cultural relativism.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall his contributions to reducing bias in anthropology.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze and compare the approaches of Franz Boas and Claude Lévi-Strauss. How do their perspectives on culture differ?

💡 Hint: Think about how each theorist views the connection between culture and human experiences.

Challenge 2 Hard

Critically assess the advantages and challenges of using participant observation in cultural anthropology.

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between gaining acceptance and objectivity in fieldwork.

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