Cultural Anthropology

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Cultural Anthropology by Mind Map: Cultural Anthropology

1. Chapter 3

1.1. "Language shapes our thoughts and perceptions." (p. 24, Buzan, 2014)

1.1.1. Language is a system of symbols that allows for communication and expression of cultural values.

1.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmOLN5zBLY

2. Chapter 1

2.1. "Culture is the lens through which we see the world." (p. 5, Buzan, 2014)

2.1.1. Cultural anthropology studies human societies, their behaviors, and cultural norms through diverse methodologies.

2.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYUzIf12qac

3. Chapter 2

3.1. "Ethnography is the hallmark of cultural anthropology." (p. 12, Buzan, 2014)

3.1.1. Research methods include participant observation, interviews, and surveys to gather qualitative data about cultures.

3.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vs8au2G0cb4

4. Chapter 4

4.1. "Kinship structures our social lives." (p. 35, Buzan, 2014)

4.1.1. Kinship refers to the relationships and social ties that define family structures in various cultures.

4.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNtPcW4t1PY

5. Chapter 6

5.1. “Sexual orientation refers to an individual's physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to others.” (Guest, 2024, p. 125)

5.1.1. The pattern of emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction one feels toward men, women, both, neither, or other genders.

5.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztVAqPmYlU0

6. Chapter 5

6.1. “Gender roles are the expected behaviors, rights, and obligations of men and women in society.” (Guest, 2024, p. 105)

6.1.1. The socially constructed norms and behaviors expected of individuals based on their gender identity, varying across cultures and time periods.

6.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ulh0DnFUGsk

7. Chapter 8

7.1. "The global economy connects distant nations through trade, but often deepens economic disparities." Guest

7.1.1. A worldwide economic system involving interconnected markets, trade, and finance, shaping social and cultural dynamics.

7.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay1TLtdNHfU

8. Chapter 7

8.1. “Rituals mark transitions in the life cycle, connecting the individual to the community and the sacred.” (Guest, 2024, p. 145)

8.1.1. Ceremonies or actions performed in a prescribed order, often marking significant events or transitions in an individual's life within a religious or cultural context.

8.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLSbWDGmJlc

9. Chapter 12

9.1. “Nationalism involves the sense of shared destiny and pride in the nation, often tied to state power.” (Guest, p. 157)

9.1.1. Nationalism is an ideology promoting loyalty to a nation-state, emphasizing shared identity, cultural heritage, and political unity.

9.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3r_-jgQFAMc&t=2s

10. Chapter 11

10.1. “Ethnicity, while often assumed to have a biological basis, is actually a social and cultural construction.” (Guest, p. 143)

10.1.1. Ethnicity is a framework for identifying shared language, history, and culture among groups, socially constructed to reinforce group identity and belonging.

10.2. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ethnicity+explained

11. Chapter 9

11.1. "Class divisions are produced and reinforced through systems of power and privilege." Guest

11.1.1. A structured hierarchy in society, based on access to resources, power, and opportunities.

11.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEnf_CFoyv0

12. Chapter 10

12.1. "Race is a social construct shaped by historical and political contexts." (Guest, )

12.1.1. A system of categorization based on perceived biological differences, often used to justify unequal treatment and social hierarchies.

12.2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJXhyZUbgn0