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Which of the following best describes the aim of anthropology?

To examine a culture on its own merits and by its own standards

To study contemporary society

To make what seems strangely familiar and to make what seems familiar strange (correct)

To judge another culture by the standards of one's own

What is cultural relativism?

Judging another culture by the standards of one's own

The system of knowledge, beliefs, patterns of behavior, artifacts, and institutions created, learned, shared and contested by a group of people

The study of contemporary society

Examining a culture on its own merits and by its own standards (correct)

What is culture?

The system of knowledge, beliefs, patterns of behavior, artifacts, and institutions created, learned, shared and contested by a group of people (correct)

A group of people who relate to each other in patterned and predictable ways

The study of contemporary society

Examining a culture on its own merits and by its own standards

What is society?

A group of people who relate to each other in patterned and predictable ways Signup and view all the answers

What is the anthropological perspective?

To make what seems strangely familiar and to make what seems familiar strange Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes cultural anthropology?

The study of contemporary society Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of anthropology?

To make what seems strangely familiar and to make what seems familiar strange Signup and view all the answers

What is cultural relativism?

Examining a culture on its own merits and by its own standards Signup and view all the answers

What is culture?

The system of knowledge, beliefs, patterns of behavior, artifacts, and institutions created by a group of people Signup and view all the answers

What is society?

A group of people who relate to each other in patterned and predictable ways Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Understanding Anthropology

The aim of anthropology is to understand and describe human cultures, past and present, and to explore the complexities of human experiences and behaviors.

Key Concepts

Cultural relativism is the approach to understanding cultures on their own terms, without judging or comparing them to one's own culture.
Culture refers to the shared knowledge, beliefs, customs, and behaviors that are passed down from one generation to the next in a society.
Society is a group of people who share a common culture, occupy a specific geographic area, and are organized into a system of relationships.

Anthropological Perspective

The anthropological perspective is a holistic approach that considers the biological, social, cultural, and environmental aspects of human experiences.
It involves observing and analyzing human behavior, social structures, and cultural practices to understand human diversity and complexity.

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology that focuses on the study of human cultures, including their social structures, languages, and customs.
It aims to understand the cultural differences and similarities between societies and to explore the complexities of human experiences within different cultural contexts.

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Test your knowledge of Cultural Anthropology with this quiz! Explore the aim of anthropology, the anthropological perspective, and the concept of cultural relativism. Discover the study of contemporary society and how anthropologists conduct long-term fieldwork to produce ethnographies. Challenge yourself with questions about behaviors, beliefs, institutions, and the examination of different cultures.