Anthro Basics: Key Terms and Ideas

Anthropology

The study of people,

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Behaviour

Observable events involving humans or animals.

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Action

Actors can reflect upon what they do, calling attention to the intentional aspect of human existence.

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Status

A status is a socially defined aspect of a person which defines a social relationship and entails certain rights and duties in relation to others.

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Agency

The ability to know that you are acting, and being able to reflect upon action. Often thought of as free thought and action.

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Actor

An acting person, this term also includes collective actors.

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Observable events involving humans or animals.

Behaviour

Actors can reflect upon what they do, calling attention to the intentional aspect of human existence.

A status is a socially defined aspect of a person which defines a social relationship and entails certain rights and duties in relation to others.

The ability to know that you are acting, and being able to reflect upon action. Often thought of as free thought and action.

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