Cultural anthropology

Cultural anthropology

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

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Sexual dimorphism

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Marked differences in male and female biology, besides the contrasts in breasts and genitals, and temperament.

Bifurcate collateral kinship terminology

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Kinship terminology employing separate terms for M, F, MB, MZ, FB, and FZ.

Stimulus diffusion

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A genuine invention sparked by an idea that diffused in from another culture. The invention of a unique cherokee writing system by sequoyah around 1821 after seeing english is an example.

The area surrounding the arctic circle. In the western hemisphere, this includes the northern regions of alaska and canada. Subarctic also refers to the cold climates of these regions. Most subarctic ...

Subincision

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Cutting into the side of the penus or making a hole entirely through it. This surgery is done as part of a rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood for boys in some ...

Undeveloped nation

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A largely isolated nation or society that has a low technological level but is economically self-reliant. They are not participants in the world economic system. Such societies mainly consist of ...

Unilineage

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A multi-generational group of relatives who are related by unilineal descent. Unlike clans, phratries, and moieties, members of unilineages usually know the precise genealogical link to the founder. ...