Cultural Economics Perspective
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What is a unique characteristic of the Dobe people's work schedule?

  • They work only during the night, sleeping during the day
  • They work only during the weekdays, resting on weekends
  • They work for 2 hours 9 minutes a day, with 4-5 days of leisure (correct)
  • They work for 8 hours a day, 7 days a week

    • What is the main reason why the Hadza people reject the neolithic revolution?

  • To conserve their natural resources
  • To maintain their traditional hunting methods
  • To avoid conflicts with neighboring tribes
  • To keep their leisure time and freedom (correct)

    • How does the food quest of the Dobe people differ from other societies?

  • It is an intermittent activity, with a lot of leisure time (correct)
  • It is only done during the summer months
  • It is a continuous, daily activity
  • It is only done by the women

    • What is a characteristic of Wilira's daily activities?

    <p>He spends most of his time talking, eating, and sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about hunter-gatherer societies?

    <p>They work continuously, with no leisure time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the Dobe people's work schedule and leisure time?

    <p>It allows them to have more time for rest and relaxation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of economic anthropology until the 1950s?

    <p>Describing how each culture made a living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Substantivist approach, what drives preindustrial economies?

    <p>The sociocultural system, including kinship and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the Neo-Marxist approach to economic anthropology?

    <p>Examining the dynamics of colonialism and exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Feminists critique modern economics?

    <p>For turning cultural norms into supposedly universal scientific law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a central assumption of the Formalist approach to economic anthropology?

    <p>All people try to act rationally, maximizing their individual self-interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were notable exceptions among economists in examining ethnographic data?

    <p>Marx, Engels, and Morgan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea of the Cultural Economics Perspective?

    <p>Economy is a category of culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the words 'value' and 'values'?

    <p>They both refer to the symbolic expression of desirable principles or qualities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Prestige Economies?

    <p>People seek high social rank, prestige, and power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'Zen strategy' in the context of affluence?

    <p>Living with finite wants and unchanging means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Marshall Sahlins view the economy of foragers?

    <p>As an affluent society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attitude of the Bushmen in the Kalahari towards possessions?

    <p>They believe possessions add to the litter and weight of their daily round</p> Signup and view all the answers

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