Politics
Art
Power
Change
Religion
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Where does politics fit in the barrel model of culture? Where does religion fit?
Politics: Social Structure Religion: Superstructure
100
What is art?
Art IS life: provides meaning, expresses identity, connects us It is everywhere
100
What is the difference between hard and soft power?
Hard: Economic and Physical force Soft: Influencing minds
100
What was the "Troost Wall" example and what does it show?
Although the US no longer segregates race, there are instances that disadvantage races- form of segregation. Troost St. in Kansas City- high black population, no banks, exc.
100
What is the definition of religion defined in class?
Religion expresses, explains, and legitimizes cultural practices, values, and the socio-political order
200
What is life like on a Cheyenne reservation? Why?
Heavy drinking (lysol video) Average person dies before they're 40 "A fighting Cheyenne never dies" States had taken over and banned warrior societies. Cheyenne moved to 2 reservations.
200
What is a Joik?
Saami culture: each child is given a song -expresses identity -song IS your soul
200
How were both hard and soft power used by the British in the colonization of India?
Hard: taxation, military force Soft: created the desire to be "British," demand for British goods
200
Is intelligence a racial quality? Give examples.
NO! Test taking: gap between black and white scores changed when told that the test was adapted. Brown-eyed children scored lower when told they were not as smart. Mini Golf: Same course- intelligence: white did better. Athletic ability: black did better
200
What is animism? What was the example?
The belief that the world is alive with spirits. Blackfoot Indians: running buffalo off the cliff
300
What is the difference between political organization by witchcraft and by law?
Witchcraft: -Relationships -Seeks social harmony Law: -Individual guilt -Forces to pay debt to society
300
What does throat singing in Tuva express?
Sounds of nature- spirit of animals and land
300
What was the Satyagraha movement and Political Jiu-Jitsu?
Seeking truth through non-violence. Using the suppressor's hard power to increase one's soft power.
300
What does the term "structural racism" mean?
The cumulative effect of policies/systems/processes that disadvantage certain racial groups. Not purposely racist.
300
What does the story about Indra show about Hindu ideals?
One should always be humble. Indra builds a giant palace, Indras before him are reincarnated as ants
400
Would democracy work in New Guinea? Why or why not?
No: Relationships, gift economy, egalitarian, exc. Based on complete consensus- no individual opinion Tried democracy resulted in fighting to change ballots
400
What role did rugby play in South Africa?
Prior to Mandela's release: expressed separation of blacks and whites. After release: World cup brings races together
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What is structural power?
Power and inequality embedded in (and produced by) economic, social, political, and ideological structures. Made up of both hard and soft power.
400
What is Wallerstein's World System Model?
Core- High power, wealth: High profit consumer goods Semi-Periphery- Middle Periphery- Poor, exploited: Cheep labor, raw materials
400
Why does the number 432 appear in many religions and myths?
Agricultural cycle ex: Mayan, Hindu
500
What are the characteristics of uncentralized and centralized political organization?
Uncentralized: Influence, Small Population, Consensus Decisions, Egalitarian, Reciprocity/Gift Exchange, Foraging/Horticulture Centralized: Power, Large Population, Centralized, Stratification, Redistribution/Market Exchange, Agriculture/Industry
500
What role did the poem, "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley have in South Africa?
Influenced Nelson Mandela- changed the entire country. Art is integrated into life.
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What were the examples of Gandhi's soft power?
-Made his own clothes -Collected his own salt -Refused to cooperate with British power
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What happened to the Huaorani? Where do they fall in the World System model?
Exploited by Shell and Texaco for oil Periphery
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What is New Age Spirituality? Example.
Individual selects own beliefs from many world religions Main Idea: All is one, and all is spiritual Ex: Mayan ritual performed by man from Florida 75% of people believe the bible teaches "God helps those who help themselves"
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