Those kind of discriminations are what Taylor calls ‘strong evaluation’; the evaluation not only for “the objects in the light of our desires, but also the desires themselves” (Ibid, p.66). The strong evaluation as well as the subject-referring imports as a basis of such evaluation are strongly affective on human beings and their respective lives. To evaluate and classify into good/bad, higher/lower, or any other categories means to identify “what it is we really are about, what is really important
With this essay, I would like to apply for the Social Anthropology Master’s Program Scholarship. Dedicating my life for indigenous people and culture has interested me for some time. In my undergraduate education, I was trained in cultural and humanistic in reasearch with a variety of methods. I have written a lot of papers about art, anthropology, culture,humanity and so on. Enrolled at one of the best university in Indonesia (Universitas Gadjah Mada), I have taken various curriculums and maintained
support this assumption, Margaret Mead offers logos in the form of the example of the Balinese culture compared to other cultures. In the Balinese culture two people who are involved in a serious argument may officially register their argument in the temple of their gods. However, many other cultures of the world have no knowledge of this practice. Since they do not know of this method of argument, these other cultures do not officially register their arguments before the center of their religious beliefs
individual components. How exactly do these constructs affect one’s interpretation and understanding of music? We know that different cultures have different roles for their different categorizations and individual roles, and these give certain associations with different kinds of music, instruments, keys, qualities, pitches, and timbres. In our own western culture we can see many examples of this. Higher pitched instruments are normally effeminate, certain drum rhythms can be associated with military
A Critical Comparison of Expressions of Grief in Asia Death is universal and while grief is a common reaction to this inevitable occurrence, responses can be varied across Asian cultures. Ethnographic accounts reveal how grief and bereavement is expressed in this region and provides a basis for discussion. By concentrating on specific Asian regions, it is possible to identify the similarities or differences between the experiences and expressions of grief within Asia, contrary to Western perspectives
Although there are many different types of rites of passage they differ in many ways, some much more extreme than the others. There are so many different cultures that have a ton of different ways of expressing rites of passage. The three different cultures that will be discussed are the United States of America, Malaysian, and Balinese adolescents. Some of the things that will be discussed are the different forms of rites of passage, the different ages that they take place at, and how they
In the nineteenth century, European countries expanded their interest in foreign music globally. Through world fairs like the 1889 Universal Exposition, cultural and material riches were displayed, which sparked widespread interest in exotic cultures and music, especially the Indonesian gamelan. Exotic music was ranked on a spectrum of exoticism, ranging from pure exoticism to transcultural composing. The term exoticism represents a non-Western object referred to as “Othering, where one group is
their beliefs and behaviors because of culture. Culture is the way someone experience life events such as birth, death, and how they seek food, water, and shelter. As humans we create our own world, emotions, events, and we are control in our everyday life. Every culture has a different way they view things, and that’s simply because of the way they were raised and brought into this world. Different cultures outlook on death can be completely opposite. One culture thinks that death marks a passage of
1 Lesson 1 Study Guide 1.1 Dancing: Chapter 1: The Power of Dance: This chapter takes a broad look at the relationship between human movement, framed as dance, and important identities such as religion, ethnicity, gender, and social status. While not specifically focused on issues of identity in America, this chapter will provide an important foundation in understanding the broader scope of how dance can be seen as a representation of cultural values, which will underlie the remainder of our coursework
is an integral part of their culture. While the American public might not be as conscious of the powerful connection between movement and identity, it is the claim of this course that the former can be an important lens on the latter, even in America. Listen closely to how the participants at this festival talk about dance and culture. Compare this with how you relate dance and culture. At the beginning of the video, the festival coordinator claims that: “Culture is the only way you can move