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?

He spends most of his time talking, eating, and sleeping (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about hunter-gatherer societies?

They work continuously, with no leisure time (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It allows them to have more time for rest and relaxation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Describing how each culture made a living (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the Substantivist approach, what drives preindustrial economies?

The sociocultural system, including kinship and values (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Examining the dynamics of colonialism and exploitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Feminists critique modern economics?

For turning cultural norms into supposedly universal scientific law (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

All people try to act rationally, maximizing their individual self-interests (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who were notable exceptions among economists in examining ethnographic data?

Marx, Engels, and Morgan (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the Cultural Economics Perspective?

Economy is a category of culture (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

They both refer to the symbolic expression of desirable principles or qualities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Prestige Economies?

People seek high social rank, prestige, and power (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Living with finite wants and unchanging means (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does Marshall Sahlins view the economy of foragers?

As an affluent society (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

They believe possessions add to the litter and weight of their daily round (C) Signup and view all the answers