ANT-2 Lecture 4: Cultural Anthropology 4
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Exists among all human beings, local culture distinct patterns of learned and shared behaviour and ideas found in local regions. Based on ethnicity, gender, age and more. Focuses on peoples perceptions, thoughts and ideas. But doesn"t focus on behaviour as a part of culture but seeks to explain behaviour. Culture is contested and negotiated, not always shared or imposed. Culture is the total socially acquired way of life or life style of a group of people. Patterned, repetitive ways of thinking, feeling and acting that are characteristic of members in particular society. Culture shapes what people eat, how they eat, when they eat and meaning of food and eating. Defines foods that are acceptable and unacceptable. China cheese disgusting / france cheese love. Pork judaism and islam = forbid. Proper ways to eat are one first things person needs to learn in other cultures. India using right hand / left hand polluted.
