Read the summary and the most important questions on Lecture 13: Theoretical Perspective (1) Historical Particularism and Evolutionism

• 1 Gender and Sexuality

• What does the study of gender and sexuality entail?

  Gender and sexuality is about studying people’s experience and practices, not (only) public debates, ideological discussions, or cultural ideals

• 2 The development of discipline

• What does the development of scholarly debates indicate?

  The development of scholarly debates tells us something about what we are looking for, often phrased as "truth".

• What is an example of a persistent idea in science?

  A persistent idea in science is the importance of evolutionism.

• What do scholarly debates reflect?

  Scholarly debates reflect our search for truth.

• What is a concept that remains persistent in science?

  The concept of evolutionism remains persistent in science.

• Is science focused on finding absolute truth?

  Science aims to uncover truth but recognizes its evolving nature.

• 3 The development of anthropology

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• What is the field of anthropology that primarily focuses on the historical diffusion of cultural traits and objects?

  Austro-German anthropology.

• Who are some notable figures in French anthropology from the early 20th century onwards?

  Durkheim, Mauss, Van Gennep, Lévy-Bruhl, Lévi-Strauss, Foucault, and Bourdieu.

• What were some factors that influenced the development of anthropology in the United Kingdom?

  Factors such as imperialism, foreign colonization, indirect rule, political organization, and social structures.

• What were some aspects of the United States that shaped the development of anthropology?

  The occupation of the "Wild West," internal colonization, separation in reservations, and differences in culture such as language and material culture.