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lracut11

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Summarize the history of the game of cricket in the Trobriand Islands and describe two of the ways it has been adapted by the Trobrianders.
 
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Discuss the claim that games and leisure can be seen as a microcosm of a culture. Apply this claim to the example of American baseball players in Japan that is described in the text.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Cricket was introduced to the Trobriand Islands by British colonialists in an attempt to substitute it for inter-tribal warfare.
2. The Trobrianders replaced white clothing with their regular dress.
3. They introduced opening songs for the teams that often had sexual overtones.
4. They changed scoring to ensure that the home team wins, and matches are held in conjunction with hospitality and feasts.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. The idea that games and leisure activities can be a microcosm of a culture refers to the fact that values, power relations, gender roles, and other aspects of culture may be demonstrated by particular elements of the activities.
2. Japanese culture includes the concept of wa, which refers to a sense of responsibility to the group and downplays the role of individuals.
3. This value is brought to baseball in the attitudes of the players and may be embodied in strategy or other decision-making.
4. North American culture typically encourages a strongly individualistic attitude.




lracut11

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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