Practice - The Role of Anthropology in Human Understanding
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Practice Questions
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What is the main focus of cultural anthropology?
💡 Hint: Think about what anthropologists study in communities.
Who is known as the father of American anthropology?
💡 Hint: Consider who challenged racial stereotypes in the field.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does cultural anthropology primarily study?
💡 Hint: Think of the common activities of different groups.
True or False: Franz Boas is associated with cultural relativism.
💡 Hint: Recall his contributions to reducing bias in anthropology.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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