Monday, November 2, 2009

Anthropology: Comparison

10/28/09

Cross cultural

-Specific--->General--->Specific
Ex. Ati-Atihan--->celebration and parade---->Mardi Gras

Brazil: Carnaval

-Blocos: eight neighborhoods with 4000+ people

-Samba: Music, African/Potugese history

-History can be different though practices look similar
Ex. Filipino: Freedom and sensuality of pre cristian culture
African: absorbing dignity and power from Indian neighbors
Brazil: artistic expression and gender reversal
Fraternal polyandry: Woman marries brothers to keep resources in the family

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