Unit 3 Anthropology

What is the central theme of ‘Telling Our Story’ by Cecilia Menion?

Survival through trauma, intergeneration abuse, resilience after boarding school trauma.

What happened to Cecelia Menion’s father?

He was sent to boarding school and became abusive, showing how trauma was passed down.

What does ‘Wanpella Taim’ reveal about reciprocity?

It shows the misunderstanding between the anthropologist’s intent and local expectations for development.

What is the misunderstanding in ‘Wanpella Taim’?

Locals believed white visitors would bring infrastructure and change.

What is the symbolic meaning of the roasted pig in ‘Wanpella Taim’?

A traditional gift meant to establish reciprocity.

What does ‘N!ai: The Story of a !Kung Woman’ depict?

Child marriage, colonial restrictions, starvation, and social resentment.

What is a diachronic structure in anthropology?

A structure that shows cultural change over time.

How did colonial tourism affect the !Kung people?

Restricted hunting and forced sedentarism led to disease and starvation.

What narrative structure did Aristotle theorize?

Three-act structure: setup, conflict, resolution.

What is a plot point according to Syd Field?

A major decision that shifts the story’s direction/

What are Propp’s functions in storytelling?

Narrative roles like lack, quest, and restitution.

What is Osotwa in Massai culture?

Hospitality and communal sharing that can facilitate HIV transmission.

Why is polygamy a risk factor for HIV in the film?

It encourages sexual relationships across age groups despite awareness.

What is the significance of participatory research in anthropology?

It includes the voices of those being studied to create ethical dialogue.

What are digital sutures in indigenous animation?

Symbolic storytelling methods to heal and honor generation trauma.

What is repatriation in visual anthropology?

Returning cultural materials (like photographs) to the people they depict.