Lecture on Social Control and Political Anthropology

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to social control and political anthropology based on the lecture notes.

Social Control

The methods used to maintain order and resolve conflicts in society.

Political Anthropology

The study of how power is used, manipulated, and controlled in different societies.

Negotiation

The direct use of argument and compromise to arrive at a settlement.

Mediation

A process where an unbiased third party assists in negotiation to reach a settlement.

Adjudication

A process where a third party makes a judgment and enforces a final settlement.

Internal Social Control

Mechanisms within a community that maintain order, often based on shared values or traditions.

External Social Control

Formal methods of maintaining order through laws and enforcement agencies.

Bride Price

The amount of cattle or other forms of wealth paid by a groom's family to the bride's family as part of a marriage agreement.

The Amish

A religious community known for their simple living, strict adherence to tradition, and avoidance of modern technology.

Dispute Resolution

The process of resolving a dispute between parties, which can involve negotiation, mediation, or adjudication.

Trial by Ordeal

A method of trial where a subject undergoes a physical test to prove their innocence or guilt.

Caste System

A social stratification in which individuals are assigned to social groups based on birth.