GLST 290 Final Exam Review

Who argued for the inclusion of Christian perspectives in anthropological theory & approaches to knowledge?

Who argued that theories are not falsified, but rather replaced?

Which theory argues that culture develops in response to human needs?

Polygyny is the marriage of one woman to two or more husbands.

Who wrote "The The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down", a book about cultural misunderstandings?

Marxism analyzes all forms of social inquality, oppression of women, & domination of particular ethnic groups.

What type of ritual focuses on alleviating suffering or resolving a problem?

Dr. Chang noted that Margaret Mead's book, Coming of Age in Samoa, was one-sided.

Hegemonic power refers to the dominance of ideas or culture

A theoretical approach that emphasizes ways in which humans adapt to the material conditions in which they live

From what chapter of the Bible do we see the Holy Spirit come to us in culture?

George Murdock studied descent in unilinear cultures.

What type of power refers to the use of threat or force to make people do things because they feel they have no choice?

An ideographic explanation is a generalization, a natural law that predicts/explains cultural change and human behavior.

Relatives related by blood are called...

Who argued that to help societies develop we should give attention to social, economic, and political systems?