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The document discusses the anthropological view of self as embedded within culture. It defines anthropology as the study of human societies and cultures. It describes self as shaped by both material culture like homes and goods, and non-material culture like beliefs and values. There are two anthropological perspectives of self - the egocentric view sees self as distinct individuals, while the socio-centric view sees no intrinsic self and self is defined by social and cultural influences. The document also discusses identity struggles when self-identity differs from what others attribute, and the illusion of wholeness where cohesiveness of self is an illusion according to anthropologist Katherine Ewing.

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Anthropological

The document discusses the anthropological view of self as embedded within culture. It defines anthropology as the study of human societies and cultures. It describes self as shaped by both material culture like homes and goods, and non-material culture like beliefs and values. There are two anthropological perspectives of self - the egocentric view sees self as distinct individuals, while the socio-centric view sees no intrinsic self and self is defined by social and cultural influences. The document also discusses identity struggles when self-identity differs from what others attribute, and the illusion of wholeness where cohesiveness of self is an illusion according to anthropologist Katherine Ewing.

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Anthropological

view of Self
Presented by: Aliah Cyrene T. Andaya
Table of Contents
Here’s what you’ll find in this report:
● Definition of Anthropology
● Self as embedded in Culture (Material and Non-material Culture)
● Two Anthropological Views of Self
● Identity Struggles and Self-identification
● Illusion of Wholeness by Katherine Ewing
● Cultural Differences
● Key Terms
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01
DEFINITIO
N
(ANTHROPOLOGY)
Important - Important -
Important

• The study of human


societies and cultures and
their development.

• It is concerned with
how cultural and
biological processes
interact to shape human
experience.
“The purpose of anthropology is to
make the world safe for human
differences.”
— Ruth Benedict
All
about
Culture

Self as
!

imbedded
02 in
Culture
CULTURE
Culture- is the set of unwritten norms of conduct that guide the behavior
of a group

Culture has such a greater influence on an individual’s life


contributing majorly to the self-concept of an individual. The
influence might either be negative or positive depending on the type
of culture that one has been brought up in. It is important that
individuals study and appreciate their culture and its contribution in
shaping their individual personalities.

Edward Taylor- defined the culture that it is a complex whole


which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, customs, and any
other capabilities and habits acquired by man.
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O olog
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03
Material
and Non-
material
Culture
MATERIAL vs
NON- MATERIAL

● Sociologists describe two interrelated aspects of human


culture: the physical objects of the culture and the ideas
associated with these objects.

● Material culture refers to the physical objects, resources, and


spaces that people use to define their culture. These include
homes, neighborhoods, cities, schools, churches, synagogues,
temples, mosques, offices, factories and plants, tools, means
of production, goods and products, stores, and so forth

● Non‐material culture refers to the nonphysical ideas that people


have about their culture, including beliefs, values, rules,
norms, morals, language, organizations, and institutions
04TWO
ANTHROPOLOGI
CAL
PERSPECTIVE
OF SELF
2 PERSPECTIVE

● Egocentric- a concept of the self


where the self is seen as an
autonomous and distinct
individual.

● Socio-centric- according to this


view, there is no intrinsic self
that can possess enduring
qualities.
05
Identity
Struggles and
Self-
identification
Identity Struggles
and
Self-identification

● Identity Struggles- a term coined by Wallace


and Fogelson to characterize interaction in
which there is a discrepancy between the
identity a person claims to possess and the
identity attributed to that person by other.

● Self-identification- in order to attain


this, individuals have to overcome many
obstacles.
06
Illusion of
Wholeness by
Katherine Ewing
Illusion of Wholeness
by Katherine Ewing

● Katherine Ewing- formulated the


"Illusion of Wholeness"

● Illusion of Wholeness- implies that


the cohesiveness and continuity of
self are only illusory
07
Cultural
Differences
Cultural
Differences

● Cultural Differences- exists when groups of


people assign different meanings to different life
events and things
Key Points

Social Identities Language


01 people construct their self-identity from
the similarities and differences in
characteristics among individuals.
03 viewed as an essential for the
maintenance of group identity.

Family Religious
02 theMembership
most significant feature to
determine a person's social identity.
04 Affiliation
an important marker for group
identity in a given society.

Name
Remember th
e moments 05 an important device to individualize a
person and legitimize him or her as a
member of a social group
Thank you
for
listening!

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