The Self From Anthropological Perspectives PDF
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This document provides an overview of the field of anthropology, including its various sub-disciplines. It outlines the contributions of influential anthropologists such as Clifford Geertz and Margaret Mead to the field. The document presents aspects of anthropologists' contributions to the study of the self.
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THE SELF FROM ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES A nthropology is the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture Subdisciplines of Anthropology...
THE SELF FROM ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES A nthropology is the study of human beings and their ancestors through time and space and in relation to physical character, environmental and social relations, and culture Subdisciplines of Anthropology Aspects of Geertz’s Contribution Cultural Anthropology Cultural symbols and meanings significantly influence individual identities in Moroccan souks. also known as ‘social anthropology’ studies learned behavior of groups of Individuals' sense of self is deeply rooted in people in specific environments cultural contexts like in Wayang Kulit. Linguistic Anthropology Individuals express and negotiate identities study of how language influences through interactions and interpretations of cultural social life symbols like in Bharatanatyam or Karthak. Biological Anthropology also known as ‘physical anthropology’ focuses on human evolution within the context of human culture and behavior Arapesh tribe Manus tribe Archaeology interprets human history by analyzing material remains to interpret the experiences and activities of ancient civilizations Tchambuli (Chambri) tribe Margaret Mead American anthropologist Moroccan souks Bharatanatyam Mead explored the diversity of identities shaped by cultural norms and socialization processes across different societies. Aspects of Mead’s Contribution Wayang Kulit Karthak Cultures have unique norms and values that shape individual identities among Arapesh tribe. Clifford Geertz American anthropologist Individuals learn cultural norms through Geertz's approach focused on upbringing and social interactions among the symbolic interpretation and Manus people. performance within specific Identities are adaptable across cultures among cultural settings Tchambuli (Chambri) tribe.
