Reference no: EM133410131

Course Objectives Addressed:

Describe the main components of cultural variation in small scale band societies and tribal societies. These components may include methods of subsistence, demography, technology, economics, social organization, political organization, art and religion.

Outline the effects, on people and cultures throughout the world, of the impact of colonialism and of incorporation into an integrated global industrial economy, particularly the inequities that this has created and continues to cause for Indigenous People.

Reflect on how course topics increase their awareness of the society and culture in which they live and work.

Part A: The Yanomami

Describe the subsistence strategies used by the Yanomami.

What is the political organization of the Yanomami and what are 3 characteristics of this type of organization?

List and explain 3 main societal concerns of the Yanomami today.

Provide one more interesting piece of information you found while doing this research and explain why this is significant.

Part B: Your Choice

Instructions: Research another community/society of your choice who practice (or until recently practiced) foraging or pastoralism and answer the following questions.

Name the group and describe the subsistence strategy or strategies used.

What is the political organization of the group and what are 3 characteristics of this type of organization?

List and explain 3 main societal concerns being faced today by this group

Provide one more interesting piece of information you found while doing this research and explain why this is significant