Chapter 2

Question 1

Human Condition

Answer 1

The universal aspects of human life, including challenges, experiences, and emotions.
Example: All humans experience aging, death, love, and socialization, though each culture may approach these aspects differently.

Question 2

Human Relations Area Files (HRAF):

Answer 2

A comprehensive database used by anthropologists to compare cultures and societies across time and space.
Example: Researchers use HRAF to compare marriage practices between different cultures.

Question 3

Etic and Emic Perspectives:

Answer 3

Etic: The outsider’s view, examining a culture from an objective perspective.
Emic: The insider’s perspective, understanding a culture from within.
Example: An anthropologist studying how a tribe handles conflict might take an etic approach by observing behaviors, while an emic approach would involve understanding the tribe’s own explanations.

Question 4

Anthropology’s Ethical Concerns:

Answer 4

Anthropologists must ensure they conduct research respectfully, protect the privacy of participants, and avoid exploitation.
Example: Getting informed consent before conducting interviews in a community.

Question 5

Different Styles of Interviews Formal and informal

Answer 5

Formal: A structured approach with set questions.
Informal: Casual, conversation-based interviews.
example: an informal interview on the street.

Question 6

Different styles of interviews structured vs semi structured

Answer 6

Structured: A highly organized interview with pre-determined questions.
Semi-structured: A mix of set questions with flexibility for spontaneous responses.
Example: A structured interview in a corporate setting vs.