Anthropology Exam 2 Jim Stanlaw Ant 185 ISU Illinois State University

What movie did we start this section with?

A man called bee

Who is the "man called bee"?

Napoleon Chagnon

Why is he called bee?

because in their language, bee sounds like his last name

what was the tribe in a man called bee?

the yanomamo

What was the controversy with Chagnon and his film?

he is a publicity seeker and doing more harm than good by presenting them as violent people

where are the yanomamo from?

south america Amazon

what is a yanomamo male like?

aggressive, brave, taught that aggression is important, compete for women and steal them from other men

which of the 6 kinship systems best describe the yanomamo social structure?

socio-biologist

who is the elder chagnon gets his information from?

Deddihawa

what deliberate things did the film do to convince the audience of who the yanamamo people are?

showing only shots of violence, asking child if he is fierce, showed fighting only and primitive aspects

what do the children in the yanamamo pretend to be?

shamans= "hekura"

what example does Stanlaw give when talking about the sentinel hypothesis?

his desire to build a fence to mark his territory, showing that this is an inherited desire in his genes

Japanese body language: action: Praying hands

I'm sorry AND Please do me a favor

Japanese body language: action: Waving hands across nose

No Way!

Japanese body language: action: Finger on nose

Me?

Japanese body language: straight arm, hand waving up and down

come here

Japanese body language: raising hands while they face downwards

ghost

What do you say when you do the movement for ghost in japanese?

obake

Japanese body language: blinking hand

its an exaggeration

Japanese body language: shoeing away motion

go away

What is the title of the Japanese film we watched? (Japanese and English title?)

Dad and Daughter's 7 days / Papa to Musume no Nanoka-Kan

What American movie is the Japanese film like?

Freaky Friday

What is the Dad's name in the Japanese film?

Kawahara Kyoichiro

What order do first and last named go in Japanese?

last name, first name

What is the Daughter's name in the Japanese film?

Kawahara kome

Who is the love interest in the Japanese film?

Osugi Kenta

What is the special project Kyochiro is assigned at his workplace Besei?

A Failing Perfume product project titled Rainbow Dream, aimed at targeting girls in high school

What do they do in Japan for Valentine's Day?

women give chocolate to men, both husband/boyfriend and bosses

what is homei-choko?

chocolate from the heart

what is giri-choko?

obligation chocolate

What is white day?

this is a march 14th holiday that is one month from valentines day dedicated to men for asking out the girls who gave them chocolate on v day

Why do Japanese people collect souvenirs so much?

it is important to exchange gifts in Japan with people

What is the universal theme in the Japanese film we watched?

unrequited love

what is a salaryman?

japanese white collar worker

what is sempai/kohai?

upper/lower classman relationship

How do most Japanese people travel?

they travel by the metro or subway stations

what natural disaster is common daily in japan?

earthquakes

what do Japanese women require once you enter a home?

your shoes must be removed

What is arubaito?

work (after school) aka a part time job

What does Kyoichiro address at work?

sexual harassment

Why was Kyoichiro angry about Kenta dating Kome?

it was examination period

What is Japanese universities compared to American Universities?

Japan=hard in, easy out

USA= Easy in, Hard out

Social structure differences between Japan and USA?

Japan= intermediate + groups are important, not so much individuals

USA= groups less important, Individuals are important

What is uchi? What is soto?

uchi=inside

soto= outside

Who cares for the finance in a home in Japan?

The mother/wife

What is an OL/ Office Lady?

a woman who has a job but NOT a career

what are the 4 types of harassment in Japan?

power hara, mata hara, tech hara, moral hara

What is a babycar?

a stroller

What is a virgin road?

a church aisle the bride walks down

What is a skinlady?

woman who sells condoms door to door

What is an elevator girl?

a greeter woman, less common in japan now

What is o-miai?

a japanese arranged marriage

What is renai?

a love marriage

What is marugakai?

total embrace

When there is a problem in a marriage who do the couple look to for help in Japan?

If they were set up, then the person who connected them are expected to help out. They are partially responsible for the relationship's success

This happens when a coworker is gone from work?

other workers must make up the missing coworkers work, so Japanese workers often try not to miss work in order to help their coworkers not have extra work

This is what the Japanese worker will do after work?

socialize with coworkers

Why does Japan have less crime, guns and drugs? 3 reasons:

japan is homogenous

japan has less economic problems

better social bonds/families

What is Koban?

a japanese police station that monitors small neighborhood sections and has a good relationship with its citizens

Is Japan a suicide nation?

they have the same rates as the USA, so no

what are the 4 kinds of religious expressions?

theoretical, functions, kinds of groups, syncretisms

what book did we read?

Ants for Breakfast

Who is the author of ants for breakfast?

James Skibo

Where did James Skibo go to research?

Guina-ang, Highlands, Phillipines

Who were the people in Ants for Breakfast being researched?

the Kalinga

who did James Skibo spend his time with as part of his research?

The women

What did James Skibo study?

pottery types and their uses

what armed forces did James Skibo face?

the guerrillas

how did the kalinga like their coffee?

lots of sugar, very syrupy

What animals are common among the kalinga

carabao and chickens

what did james skibo have to protect his food from?

chickens

what did the kalinga call the vehicles?

jeepnies

how many people are in the kalinga?

500

who were to two assistants hired by the team in ants for breakfast?

amboy and joseph

what does pangat mean in the kalinga tribe?

elders

in the Philippines you can virtually buy any of this?

drugs (medicine)

this is the word for "intestinal worms" according to the kalinga?

colong

young kalinga men served as this function:?

the ambulance

James Skibo consumed what types of foods while visiting the kalinga?

bat, dog, ants, ant eggs, rice, carabao, whole chickens

kalinga funerals are joyful when the deceased are _____.

elderly

the kalinga grew this for their food

rice

in an effort to bond with the young kalinga men, James skibo did what?

Played basketball with them

what animal often got in the way when it was time to use the bathroom for James Skibo?

pigs

what suprised James Skibo about Kalinga Sex?

He never heard anyone having it, despite families sharing rooms and thin walls, and lots of children

what did James Skibo wrap pots in for transport back home? What trouble did he face from this?

banana bark and rattan; couldn't bring organic material into the USA, had to unwrap pottery

what do anthropologists notice when it comes to religion?

religion stays within regions, and is a neighborhood phenomena.

what are syncretisms?

a combination of beliefs, meaning there is no pure religion

how is Jesus's birth similar to Buddha's?

both their moms were impregnated by a spirit

what does buddha mean?

enlightened one

what is the story that made Buddha, Buddha?

he left his sheltered home, found a sick, old, and dead man. Realized life isn't easy, then questions life

what are the 4 noble truths?

1. life is suffering

2. suffering is caused by cravings/attachments

3. this can be overcome

4. follow the 8 fold path

what is the 8 fold path?

idea of realizing everything is one (like the cups/ mugs analogy)

What is the real Nirvana?

enlightenment

what is enlightenment?

realizing the universe is one

Where is God in Buddhism?

trick question, it is everywhere and in everything, we all are on our way to becoming enlightened

What did the zen master want from pizza hut?

he wanted one with everything

What is Karma?

what you put out comes back to you

Which matters more, intent or action in Buddhism?

intent

What movie is an example of Buddhism?

Groundhog Day

Who are bodhisattvas?

people who stay behind in life in order to help others