ANT100Y1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Kinship, Medical Anthropology, Development Anthropology
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Two major differences between anthropologists and many other experts: emphasis on talking with local people, using ethnographic techniques, holistic approach. Westernization: the diffusions of european cultures into tribal societies. Development anthropology branch of applied anthropology that focuses on social issues and in and the cultural dimension of economic development. Equity, increased: a reduction in absolute poverty and a fairer (more even) distribution of wealth. Overinnovation: characteristic of development projects that require major changes in people"s daily lives, especially ones that interfere with customary subsistence pursuits. This findings shows that using anthropological expertise in planning to ensure cultural compatibility is cost effective. To maximize social and economic benefits, projects must. Be culturally compatible: respond to locally perceived needs, harness traditional organizations, be flexible. Involve men and women in planning and carrying out the changes that affect them. In a sense the descent group is preadapted to equitable nation development.
