THE ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

ANTHROPOLOGY

It examines the interplay of cultural, social, political, natural and environmental factors in the development of humans and human communities.

CULTURE

Anthropologists strongly claim that ________ shapes our personal identity or self.

CULTURE

the set of shared beliefs, values, behaviors, and practices that define a group of people.

EMBODIMENT

The way people experience and understand their bodies is deeply intertwined with cultural practices, beliefs, and rituals.

INDIVIDUALISM

A human being has an _________ nature and is an independent part of the universe and the society.

INDIVIDUALISTIC CULTURES

In _____________, personal autonomy, independence, and self-reliance are highly valued. People are encouraged to pursue their own goals, make independent decisions, and express their unique identities.

COLLECTIVISM

A human being is an integral part of the universe and the society. People are fundamentally connected.