An anthropologist might argue that the ruby slippers worn by Dorothy(Judy Garland) in the movie the Wizard of Oz would bring a high auction price b/c some North Americans believe the shoes:
a)were used by a trickster
b)are inhabited by a poltergeist
c)have mana
d)have imitative magic
It is often difficult to recognize supernatural beliefs and practices in other cultures b/c you are:
a)using a holistic view
b)being ethnocentric
c)being culturally relativistic
d)using an emic prespective
To answer the first question, an anthropologist might argue that the ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in the movie The Wizard of Oz would bring a high auction price because some North Americans believe the shoes have mana.
Mana is a concept found in various Pacific Island cultures and refers to a supernatural power or energy that is believed to reside in certain objects, places, or individuals. In this case, some North Americans may believe that the ruby slippers have an inherent magical power or mana due to their association with the iconic movie and the adventures of Dorothy.
To answer the second question, it is often difficult to recognize supernatural beliefs and practices in other cultures because you are being ethnocentric.
Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior or more correct than others. When you approach other cultures with an ethnocentric perspective, you may judge their beliefs and practices based on your own cultural norms and values, which can hinder your ability to understand and appreciate their worldview.
To overcome ethnocentrism and better understand other cultures, you should adopt a culturally relativistic perspective. Culturally relativism acknowledges that different cultures have their own unique beliefs, values, and practices, and that they should be understood within the context of their own cultural framework. By adopting a culturally relativistic approach, you can more effectively recognize and appreciate the supernatural beliefs and practices of other cultures.
a
b