Understanding The Self (Midterms) PDF

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Margaret Mead (MIDTERMS) - American Anthropologist - She explored the diversity of identities shaped by...

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF Margaret Mead (MIDTERMS) - American Anthropologist - She explored the diversity of identities shaped by cultural norms and socialization process across different societies. The Self from Anthropological Perspectives Anthropology – is the study of human beings and their Aspects of Mead’s Contribution ancestors through time and space in relation to physical - Cultures have unique norms and values that shape character, environmental, social relations, and culture. individual identities among Arapesh tribe. - Individuals learn cultural norms through Subdisciplines of Anthropology upbringing and social interactions among Manus  Cultural Anthropology people. - “social anthropology” - Identities are adaptable across culture like - Studies learned behavior of groups of people in Tchambuli (Chambri) tribe. specific environment.  Linguistic Anthropology The Self in Western and Eastern Thoughts - Study of how language influences social life. Individualistic Self  Biological Anthropology - Refers to a person’s identity and sense of worth that - “physical anthropology” is primarily characterized by their unique attributes, - Focusing on the human evolution within the preferences, and achievements. context of human culture and behavior. Individualistic Culture - Strong emphasis on personal goals, independence and  Archeology self-reliance. - Interprets human history by analyzing material remains to interpret the experiences and activities Countries that are Individualistic Culture of ancient civilizations. 1. United States of America 2. Australia 3. Germany Clifford Geertz 4. Canada 5. United Kingdom - American Anthropologist - His approach focus on symbolic interpretation and performance within specific cultural settings. Collective Self Aspects of Geertz’s Contribution - Refers to a person’s identity and sense of worth that is - Cultural symbols and meanings significantly closely tied up to their group, members, and relationships. influenced individual identities in Moroccan souks. Collectivist Culture - Individuals’ sense of self is deeply rooted in - Emphasizes group harmony, cooperation, and the cultural context like in Wayang Kulit. well-being of the community. - Individuals express and negotiate identities through interactions and interpretations of Countries that are Collectivist Culture cultural symbols like in Bharatanatyam or 1. Japan Karthak. 2. China 3. South Korea 4. Philippines