Cultural Anthropology
Contributing Articles in Cultural Anthropology
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How to Behave During a Powhiri
As Maori culture becomes more entwined into everyday life for all New Zealanders, it is likely that everyone will have the chance to experience a powhiri at some point.
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What to Do and How to Behave at a Tangi
Participating in unknown Maori customs may be a source of anxiety in non-Maori who have been invited to a Tangi. This guide anticipates and explains what to expect.
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Japanese Table Manners
Japanese table manners are very different from Western etiquette customs. Here are a few tips to set you at ease and make your transition into the culture of Japan.
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Inari Okami, Japanese Rice Deity
Oinari, or Inari Okami is a prominent deity in Japan for agriculture, prosperity, and fertility. Worship of Inari goes back at least to the 8th century C.E.
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Japanese Daruma Dolls
The Daruma doll of Japan is a traditional Buddhist charm used in setting goals and wishing for good luck. They are fashioned after the Zen monk Bodhidharma.
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The Debate over Male Circumcision
Is circumcision good for men or is it just a cultural remnant of ancient practices? The WHO and CDC promote the practice as partial protection against HIV infection.
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Female Circumcision in Egypt
Female circumcision may go back to the time of the Pharaohs. While unlawful in most countries today, the practice continues in Egypt and other areas.
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John Wesley Powell's Tribal Education
While J.W. Powell explored the canyons of the Colorado River for future agricultural purposes, he became intrigued with native people within the canyon lands.
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Ancient Animism in Shinto
Shinto, the state religion of Japan for over 1200 years, has a foundation of animism - a belief in spirits living in many natural phenomena.
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Ancient Origins of the Kurds
The Kurds remain a distinct ethnic group in many Middle Eastern and Central Asian countries, despite attempts at ethnic cleansing. What is the origin of their culture?
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The Jews of Afghanistan
Jews may have lived in Afghanistan since the 8th century B.C.E., leaving behind traditions of their possible ancestry of the Pashtun people. Now only one Jew is left.
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The People and Cultures of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is like a jigsaw puzzle comprised of various ethnic groups. The majority populations are Pashtun and Tajik, each speaking their own Indo-Iranian languages.
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