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dollx

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Compare and contrast the attitude of ethnocentrism and glorification of other cultures. How can an awareness of these conflicting attitudes lead to more reliable anthropological data?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What is a culture-bound syndrome? Identify three illnesses common to your own culture that may be viewed as a culture-bound syndrome. Explain why other cultures may not recognize these illnesses.
 
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javimendoza7

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. An adequate definition of ethnocentrism
2. A brief discussion or examples of when/why people might glorify other cultures
3. A clear application of these concepts to anthropological field research

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Anthropologically appropriate definition of culture-bound syndrome
2. Reasonable examples from Western culture; may include well-known health concerns such as anorexia nervosa (from text), ADHD, or autism-spectrum disorders


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