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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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Cultural anthropology

Lineal relative

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Any of ego's ancestors or descendants (e.g., parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren); on the direct line of descent that leads to and from ego.

Patrilineal

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Patrilocal complex-An interrelated constellation of patrilineality, patrilocality, warfare, and male supremacy.

Cultural determinists

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Those who relate behaviour and social organisation to cultural or environmental factors. This view focuses on variation rather than universals and stresses learning and the role of culture in human ...

Curer

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Specialised role acquired through a culturally appropriate process of selection, training, certification, and acquisition of a professional image; the curer is consulted by patients, who believe in ...

Human rights

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Doctrine that invokes a realm of justice and morality beyond and superior to particular countries, cultures, and religions. Human rights, usually seen as vested in individuals, would include the ...

Generational kinship terminology

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Kinship terminology with only two terms for the parental generation, one designating M, MZ, and FZ and the other designating F, FB, and MB.

Culture

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Distinctly human; transmitted through learning; traditions and customs that govern behaviour and beliefs.

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