Cultural anthropology

Cultural anthropology

Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.

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Political symbol

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An idea or physical thing that is used by politicians as a tool for focusing the attention and emotions of people. It can be something as simple as the phrase "a chicken in every pot and a car in ...

A major division of islands in the south pacific ocean, east of the international date line, extending from hawaii in the north to new zealand in the south. In addition to these islands, polynesia ...

Positive correlation

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A strong association between two different phenomena such that when one is the present, the other is as well. For example, in the united states today, people who have college degrees usually earn ...

Positive sanction

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A reward for appropriate or admirable behaviour that conforms with the social norms. Common positive sanctions include praise and granting honours or awards. See negative sanction.

Post partum sex taboo

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A prohibition against a husband and wife having sexual intercourse for a specified period of time following the birth of a child.

Proprietary deed

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The concept of ownership in which an owner of property has the right to keep it whether or not it is being used or actively possessed. For instance, an individual may own several houses or land and ...

Racialism

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A relatively benign form of using "racial" distinctions, such as skin colour and facial characteristics, for reference purposes. An example of racialism is identifying an accident victim as "an ...