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In its simplest form, the state is an institution with a monopoly on the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory. Yet, its definition in political anthropology expands to include elements like culture, societal structure, and power relationships.
Structuralism, originally developed by anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss in the mid-20th century, revolutionized the way we understand culture, language, and society.
Structural Functionalism, is a framework in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interdependent parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals that compose it.
Classical Evolutionism forms the cornerstone of anthropology and social sciences, and delves into the progression of human society. It is a theory positing that societies develop linearly, advancing from simpler to more complex structures.
Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) are great apes renowned for their high cognitive abilities and complex social structures, closely paralleling those of humans
Gorillas, the largest of the great apes, provide a fascinating lens into primate behavior, evolution, and conservation. Although they are biologically distinct from us, their complex societies, behavioral patterns, and genetic similarity offer anthropologists valuable insights into human evolution and our shared primate heritage.
The genome represents the genetic blueprint of an organism, containing all the necessary information to build, maintain, and replicate a specific species
Food sharing is a vital cultural and social activity prevalent in many societies worldwide. In anthropology, the concept of food sharing extends beyond merely giving or receiving food.
Divorce, an event that terminates a marital union, carries different meanings across cultures, with its social implications rooted in diverse cultural values and norms.
An association, as understood in social anthropology, is a voluntary grouping of individuals that's based on common interests, social, economic, or political objectives. These associations could be formal, such as clubs, societies, corporations, or informal like friend circles or peer groups.
A social group is composed of two or more people who interact and identify with each other and share a common objective or purpose. This interaction and shared identification form the basis of society, ranging from small groups like families to larger ones like communities, religious groups, or entire societies.
Half-life, in nuclear physics and chemistry, refers to the time required for half the atoms in a sample of a radioactive substance to disintegrate or achieve a transformation that alters their fundamental properties.
