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In Farmer's book, AIDS and Accusation, we saw that there were cultural differences between Haitian and American explanations of understanding the spread of AIDS. He recommended extending a hermeneutic of generosity so that we could see the "truth" contained within views which we might find factually inaccurate. What do we learn from applying a hermeneutic of generosity? Is it a useful methodological and analytical technique? Discuss
In Farmer's book, AIDS and Accusation, we saw that there were cultural differences between Haitian and American explanations of understanding the spread of AIDS. He recommended extending a hermeneutic of generosity so that we could see the "truth" contained within views which we might find factually inaccurate. What do we learn from applying a hermeneutic of generosity? Is it a useful methodological and analytical technique? Discuss
@Romeo_Singh bhai as far as i think you are some where close to Post-modernism.. as post modernist neither believe in science nor the 'truth'.. nor they beeive in grand theories..
u might also link it to ethno-medicine in some way.. though i am not aware of exact case study..
bhai logo anthropological theories ke liye koi easy book batao. Makhan Jha se samajh nahi aa rahi
Read from Ember and Ember. Explained very well in very short.
Hey friend, I don't have Ember & Ember. Does it contain Cognitive theory of Tyler? I didn't get that theory anywhere. If it is there,then I will go for the book.
bhai logo anthropological theories ke liye koi easy book batao. Makhan Jha se samajh nahi aa rahi
Read from Ember and Ember. Explained very well in very short.
Hey friend, I don't have Ember & Ember. Does it contain Cognitive theory of Tyler? I didn't get that theory anywhere. If it is there,then I will go for the book.
No, its for the basics. I've read so many sources, and I was not able to differentiate between different theories. This book exactly does the same, i.e. right differentiation. Whatever concept you have doubt, you can read it from E&E to get conceptual clarity.
Extra points, and value additions will be done by other coaching notes.
Cultural relativism is the principle that all cultural patterns are equally valid and hence every culture or its part should be viewed in terms of its own logic and rationale. Which implies that it should not judge others by their own standards.
It was in sheer response to western ethnocentrisim which held the belief that western society is superior to the primitive society and whites were superior to the colored or blacks to justify European colonialism and domination of non-western countries.The intolerance for other cultures their differences and variations made it a popular concept among anthroplogists.
Among them was Franz boas and his students who viewed it from ethical position. When he forcefully rejected any correlation between race and level of cultural evolution which was used to imply the superiority of western white culture.
He argued that belief and practices are shaped by the societies they are prevalent in. For example for a devout or conservative hindu the very idea of beef eating may be obnoxious but the vast majority of tribal population, christians muslims and ower caste hindus society consume and relish beef. therefore the food habits of this gp shoeld not viwed in terms of non-eaters only.In order to fully understand the behavior one has to maintain a posture of neutrality and anlyse it in terms of internally consistent logic and rationale of the group practicing it.
Copying ur conclusion
Cultural Relativism helps anthropologist to do objective analysis of different culture without any preconceived notions. It makes anthropologists more inclusive, open minded and culturally sensitive. Since it is difficult to study a culture ignoring our unconscious bonds with our own culture, it also forces anthropologists to develop innovative methods and heuristic strategy.
Nice Attempt ! You can also consider @hemu's comments on my answer.
1. Cultural relativism and subsequent violation of Human rights?
Cultural relativism was made popular by Franz Boas in response to western ethnocentrism anthropologists who thought poorly of other cultures and gave the concept of stages of evolution of culture,placing their own culture as the most developed stage. Cultural Relativism asserts since each culture has its own inherent integrity with unique values and practices, value judgments should be withheld or suspended until cultural context is taken into account.
But Cultural relativism in it's absolute terms seems to be an anti-thesis to universal human rights. It is assumed to include Moral relativism and support the inhuman practices in various cultures as it preaches that all cultures and their value systems are equally valid, and henceforth they should be left alone. In the garb of Cultural relativism may countries from Iran to Afghanistan to Sudan have claimed cultural and religious immunity from international human rights standards. Inhuman Practices such as kuru cannibalism or female genital mutilation prevalent in african countries or Oppressing women in the name of religion are continuing due to non-enforcement of universal human rights.
While Cultural relativism is necessary to understand the culture in a holistic way, it should not mean that there cannot be universal moral standards. Cultural relativism should be treated differently from moral relativism and unacceptable practices should be completed banned through universal human rights but while forming the rights diversity of cultures should be kept in mind and they should not look like weapons of Western Hegemony over others.
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In Farmer's book, AIDS and Accusation, we saw that there were cultural differences between Haitian and American explanations of understanding the spread of AIDS. He recommended extending a hermeneutic of generosity so that we could see the "truth" contained within views which we might find factually inaccurate. What do we learn from applying a hermeneutic of generosity? Is it a useful methodological and analytical technique? Discuss
u might also link it to ethno-medicine in some way.. though i am not aware of exact case study..
I didn't get that theory anywhere. If it is there,then I will go for the book.
Extra points, and value additions will be done by other coaching notes.
The Nature of Culture:
1. Cultural relativism and subsequent violation of Human rights? (@mjay's question )
The Nature of Society:
2. Incest Taboos
3. Define Status & Role. Distinguish between Ascribed and Achieved Status.
Cultural relativism was made popular by Franz Boas in response to western ethnocentrism anthropologists who thought poorly of other cultures and gave the concept of stages of evolution of culture,placing their own culture as the most developed stage. Cultural Relativism asserts since each culture has its own inherent integrity with unique values and practices, value judgments should be withheld or suspended until cultural context is taken into account.
But Cultural relativism in it's absolute terms seems to be an anti-thesis to universal human rights. It is assumed to include Moral relativism and support the inhuman practices in various cultures as it preaches that all cultures and their value systems are equally valid, and henceforth they should be left alone. In the garb of Cultural relativism may countries from Iran to Afghanistan to Sudan have claimed cultural and religious immunity from international human rights standards. Inhuman Practices such as kuru cannibalism or female genital mutilation prevalent in african countries or Oppressing women in the name of religion are continuing due to non-enforcement of universal human rights.
While Cultural relativism is necessary to understand the culture in a holistic way, it should not mean that there cannot be universal moral standards. Cultural relativism should be treated differently from moral relativism and unacceptable practices should be completed banned through universal human rights but while forming the rights diversity of cultures should be kept in mind and they should not look like weapons of Western Hegemony over others.