Worldview 2

What are myths or origin?

tThey are stories that attempt to explain how the world was created and the origin of the world and humanity They play a crucial role in human cultures by shaping beliefs, propose values. Ex: Judeo-Christian Creation Story, Greek Myth of origins, Myth of Romulus and Remus

What is the Greece social order ?

citizens, women, metics (non-citizen free persons), enslaved people

What is the Roman social order ?

Nobility, non-citizen free persons, enslaved people

What was the family structure in Greek and Roman societies?

Father, wife, children, hired workers, possessions, enslaved people

What is the social ladder or social mobility?

The ability of individuals or groups to move up or down the social hierarchy within a given society

What is kinship?

a web that interconnects, ties, or bounds individuals to others or a given group. Kinship encompasses both biological and social connections.

what is patronage ?

the support given by someone ( of a higher rank) to someone of lower status through financial aid (gift or contracts), sharing contacts ( doctors, soldiers), or protection.

What did the patron vs client give ?

patron are wealthy individuals that provided support and protection to their client. The client in return offered loyalty, services.

PWhat is purity and danger ?

They are cognitive categories that help individuals and societies maintain order and structure.

What does purity represent vs danger?

the desired state of order and safety, while danger is the threat to that order or when things are out of place.

what is the concept of pollution?

any form of disorder or contamination. Any object or being that is different than the norm is considered polluted. Ex: a dog with three eyes. Pollution is perceived as a threat to the established order of a society and therefore considered dangerous.

what is sacred vs profane ?

What is collectivism?

what is individualism?