Cultural anthropology

Cultural anthropology

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

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Shifting agriculture

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The horticultural practise of shifting from one field to another when crop production drops due to the inevitable depletion of soil nutrients. Shifting agriculture is also referred to as "swidden ...

Slash and burn

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The method used by horticulturalists to clear fields of heavy vegetation in preparation for planting new crops. Brush and small trees are cut down and allowed to dry out in place. They are then ...

Generally a society of a few dozen to several thousand people who live by foraging wild foods, herding domesticated animals, or non-intensive horticulture on the band or village level. Such societies ...

Prejudice

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The act of judging someone or some thing before the facts are known. Assuming that someone of a specific ethnic group or "race" will act in a particular way is an example of pre-judging them. When ...

Priest

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A religious leader who is part of an organised religion. Different religions have different terms for these individuals--they may be known as rabbis, ministers, mullahs, imams, or other terms. They ...

Probability sample

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A sample of people that is carefully chosen so that it will be representative of the entire community or population. Choosing who will be in the sample can be difficult, especially at the beginning ...