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Nacirema is American spelt backwards. "Body rituals of the Nacerima," was written by Anthropologist Horace Miner to show how different cultures can appear strange if they are not understood. This was a satirical work done in the 1950's about the current American society. Everything listed is what American's do everyday.
What else can I help you with?
What kingdom is a pecan tree in?
The plant kingdom, Kingdom Plantae.
What kingdom is the cardinal in?
A cardinal is in the animal kingdom of life.
Which kingdom is stephlococus?
Staphylococcus is a genus of bacteria, not a kingdom. It belongs to the domain Bacteria, kingdom Bacteria.
What Kingdom does the wolf belong in?
Wolves are members of Kingdom Animalia.
What kingdom do Planaria belong to?
planeriacomes under kingdom animalea
Where is Nacirema?
Nacirema is American spelled backwards. The Nacirema article is talking American culture and putting it an outside perspective.
What culture is similar to the NACIREMA culture?
the nacirema culture is a culture that is a culture.(Ha WEIRD mee)
When was Nacirema Club created?
Nacirema Club was created in 1920.
What is the nacirema belief system concerning the human body?
Nacirema is simply American spelled backward.
A Nacirema who is a cultural relativist would view contemporary Nacirema culture as?
just as interesting and worthy of study as any other
Nacirema who is a cultural relativist would view contemporary Nacirema culture as?
just as interesting and worthy of study as any other
Who are the Nacirema what is the commonly used name?
The Nacirema people are Americans. In the article " Body Ritual Among The Nacirema ", By: Horace Miner, he explains how what we do as Americans is different when someone puts it in a way that other people may think seem strange.
Body Ritual Nacirema?
I have to read the 'Body Ritual Nacirema' in my anthropology class, and wrote a brief summary about the article. Is it okay to compare it with American customs?
What is is a mouth rite?
It is the Nacirema ritual of brushing your teeth.
Who is the author of body ritual among the nacirema?
Horace Miner
What made it hard to identify who Nacirema are?
Identifying the Nacirema poses challenges due to their portrayal as an exotic and obscure culture, which obscures the familiar practices that mirror those of American society. The use of rituals and terminology that seem foreign can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, as the Nacirema are actually a satirical representation of American cultural habits. This obfuscation highlights the importance of critical reflection on one's own cultural practices, making the familiar seem strange and prompting deeper analysis. Ultimately, the difficulty lies in recognizing that the Nacirema are, in fact, a reflection of ourselves.
How does the fourth of July relate to the nacirema?
The Nacirema, a fictional tribe created by anthropologist Horace Miner, serves as a satirical commentary on American culture and its rituals. The Fourth of July, a celebration of American independence, highlights the values of patriotism and social rituals that Miner critiques. By examining the Nacirema's practices, one can draw parallels to how Americans engage in their own cultural rituals, such as fireworks and parades, emphasizing both the absurdities and the deep-seated traditions in society. Thus, the Fourth of July reflects the Nacirema's complex relationship with identity, belief, and cultural expression.
