In the film Framing the Other, the interactions between the Mursi people and foreign tourists are documented. Explain how the actions and comments of the Dutch tourist can be considered ethnocentric – provide specific examples from the film (here quotations are fine). What could she have done differently to approach her visit with an attitude of cultural relativism? Some may consider that the use of invented or meaningless body décor by the Mursi people has made their culture inauthentic. Explain why this is not the case using the concepts of adaptation and cultural hybridity in regards to human culture.
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The intent of this assignment is for you to demonstrate an understanding of core concepts in anthropology. Your writing should be engaged and insightful, while any arguments you present must be well reasoned and thoroughly explained. Submissions should be minimum 300 words (excluding any references). Make sure to respond to all parts of the assignment prompt.
Submissions should:
· Use full sentences and paragraphs
· Be typed in 12 point, Arial or Times New Roman font and double spaced
· Have proper spelling & grammar
· Use your own words only – please do not use quotations OR AI
· Be in PDF format
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