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Cultural anthropology
Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.
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Ancestor focused kindred
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A kindred in which the person to whom all members trace their kinship ties is dead. An example would be the descendants of a well known pioneer family. It is rare for a kindred to continue ...
Ambilocal residence
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The residence pattern in which a newly married couple has the choice of living with or near the groom's or the bride's family.
Age sets
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Age grades that are clearly recognised in a culture as distinct identifiable groups of people. They consist of people of similar age and usually of the same gender who share a common identity and ...
Age grades
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Age-based categories of people recognised by a culture. In north america, for example, we generally label people as children, teenagers, adults, middle aged, and elderly or senior citizens. See age ...
Affirmative action
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A programme or policy intended to correct the effects of past discrimination in employment, education, housing, etc. Usually affirmative action in the united states includes out-reach programs, ...
Eskimo naming system
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A bilateral descent based kin naming system in which members of the nuclear family are given terms of reference based only on their gender and generation. Aunts (3) and uncles (4) are distinguished ...
Equestrian foraging
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A specialised subsistence pattern in which horses are used extensively in hunting large game animals. Equestrian foragers evolved in only two areas of the world--the great plains of north america and ...
