ANT 121 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Frequency Distribution, Ethnocentrism, Subculture
10 Dec 2013
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Ralph linton definition total way of life of any society, not simply those parts of this way which the society regards as higher or more desirable. Book definition set of learned behaviors and ideas (including beliefs, attitudes, values, and ideals) that are characteristic of a particular society or other social group. Commonly shared customs of a society refers to a culture. Subculture refers to commonly shared customs of a group within a society. Something is culture if it is a learned behavior or idea that the members of a society or other social group generally share. Ethnocentric describes people who judge other cultures solely in terms of their own culture. Ethnocentrism and glorification of other cultures hinders effective anthropological study. Franz boas challenged the superiority of western cultures. Individual variation: variations in behavior between individuals in a group are confined within socially acceptable limits. Ideal cultural traits: ideas about how people in certain situations should act and feel.
