Objectives This discussion is designed to highlight the similarities and differences between how we personally define the term “culture” and how anthropologists understand the “culture concept”. How does your notion of culture compare to that of your peers and anthropologists? The aim is to get you to start thinking about how different ways of conceptualizing […]
Name an Anthropomorphic quality of a supernatural being that is physical. Name an anthropomorphic characteristic of a supernatural entity that is emotional. Name an anthropomorphic feature that is related to a supernatural character/personality.
Darwin gathered information from the fields of geology, paleontology, taxonomy, demography, and what is now evolutionary biology to develop his theory of evolution which includes the idea of variation and natural selection. Discuss how the theories postulated by Lyell and Malthus (discuss and define them) lead to the development of his theory of natural selection. […]
How is culture produced and reproduced? The social construction of reality is a framework that helps us begin to answer this question. Using the social construction of reality framework how food in one of the below case studies is connected with other facets of culture and how it plays a role in the production and […]
The Stadel lion-human figurine and companies like Peugeot discussed in the Harari reading are all part of the culture, specifically the symbolic character of culture. Explain how each of these is an example of the symbolic nature of culture, drawing from both the Week 1 lecture and the Harari reading for your answer. Then explain […]
Esoteric and Neopagan NRM traditions tend to share a fascination with the individual “Self” as a focus of religious attention. Considering the various religious branches of Satanism and neopaganism, which among these do you feel offers the most in-depth exploration of the Self, and why (you may choose more than one)? Please illustrate your answer […]
Compare and contrast the effects of underutilization with the effects of overutilization. Examine at least three significant differences in your analysis, providing specific examples. Use this unit’s readings or other scholarly, peer-reviewed literature to inform your discussion.
An explanation of the social work practice skills gained by participating in the field education experience. Reupert, A. (2007). Social worker’s use of self. Clinical Social Work Journal, 35(2), 107-116. Van Voorhis, R. M., & Hostetter, C. (2006). The impact of MSW education on social worker empowerment and commitment to client empowerment through social justice […]
In what ways are Buddhist traditions and values different from your own beliefs and practices? What beliefs in Buddhism do you find the most valuable and wise? Why? What beliefs and practices do you find the most challenging to our own cultural assumptions? Why?
Critically reflect on the concept of risk assessment in social work. How is risk defined? How do you understand social worker’s role in assessing and managing risk? 2. How can risk assessment be used to perpetuate oppressive, discriminatory, and prejudicial policies, laws, practices, and systemic issues? 3. Discuss how taking an anti-oppressive approach to risk […]
