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Introduction to Anthropology

Critical Thinking Questions

Introduction to AnthropologyCritical Thinking Questions
1 .
What are the various ways in which food can be defined as an artifact?
2 .
What is the relationship between heritage foods and cultural identity?
3 .
How do archaeologists study early human diets? What evidence can they use to determine eating habits?
4 .
How does food serve as both physical and cultural nourishment?
5 .
Describe various food prescriptions and food prohibitions that are common in your own cultural practices.
6 .
What is the relationship between food and gender? How might food habits reinforce gender stereotypes? Give some examples from your own cultural practices.
7 .
How has globalization affected the cultural diversity and value of food?
8 .
Why should food deserts concern everyone in a society?
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