Practice Flashcard Anthro 104

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In Baseball Magic article, what is the term used for actions a baseball player believes will result in bad luck, such as stepping on chalk lines or mentioning a no-hitter during the game?

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Taboos

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What is the purpose of rituals and routines that baseball players incorporate into their games, particularly in relation to managing performance anxiety?

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to gain a sense of control

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In Mueller's article: How do the beliefs regarding rab spirits (a form of archaic religion) compare to the dominant religion of Islam in Senegal culture?

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Both rab beliefs and Islam coexist together

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In Mueller's article: Which type of spirit is referred to as faru rab in Senegal, and how do they interact with humans?

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They attach themselves to women, often causing issues in everyday life.

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The Vessantara Jataka is a collection of folktales about the penultimate life of Gautama Buddha to promote the principle of ___________ in Buddhism

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virtue of generosity

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In the "Talking to Women" section of Sidewalk, Mudrich engages in "interactional vandalism," which explains that...

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He compliments and hits on female passerbyers of a different race as a way to reverse the power dynamic.

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The "Broken Window Theory" from Duneier's ethnography Sidewalk explains that..

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Visible forms of chaos and disorder unintentionally lead to higher rates in crime by creating a set of cultural norms that "no one cares".

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Which of the following best describes how Local Law 33 became a resource for unhoused individuals in Duneier's ethnography Sidewalk? Options: It allowed vendors to sell any type of goods without needing a permit., It legalized street vending for books and other written materials., It established city-funded programs to assist vendors in transitioning to full-time employment., It required businesses to allocate space for unhoused individuals to sell goods legally.

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It legalized street vending for books and other written materials.

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As per the author, why are travestis almost unique in the world?

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Due to a specific combination of female physical attributes and male homosexuality

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As per Nordstrom, what is an uncommon theory of power in the article 'Peace'?

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Embedded in local history, specific circumstances, and immediate biography