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Anthropological Perspective

This document discusses perspectives on the self from an anthropological view. It covers key concepts like culture, norms, and material and non-material aspects of culture. There are two perspectives on the self - egocentric, seeing the self as distinct, and sociocentric, seeing the self as defined by social roles. Rites of passage involve three phases - separation, transition, and incorporation - to mark changes in social status. The terms "identity struggles" and "social identities" are also discussed in relation to how individuals see themselves and are seen by others. Key terms covered include family, language, religion, and name as important markers of social and cultural identity.

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Anthropological Perspective

This document discusses perspectives on the self from an anthropological view. It covers key concepts like culture, norms, and material and non-material aspects of culture. There are two perspectives on the self - egocentric, seeing the self as distinct, and sociocentric, seeing the self as defined by social roles. Rites of passage involve three phases - separation, transition, and incorporation - to mark changes in social status. The terms "identity struggles" and "social identities" are also discussed in relation to how individuals see themselves and are seen by others. Key terms covered include family, language, religion, and name as important markers of social and cultural identity.

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UNDERSTANDING

THE SELF
PREPARED BY:
CLARISSE B. OLIVA
INSTRUCTOR
ANTHROPOLOGICA
L PERSPECTIVE OF
THE SELF
ANTHROPOLOGY
- Is the study of the
origin and development
of human societies and
cultures.
CULTURE
-Is the set of norms of
conduct that guide the
behavior of a group.
NORM
Are
S unwritten rules of
behavior shared by
members of a given group
or society.
SELF
CONCEPT
-refers to all understanding
and knowledge of oneself.
- Includes psychological,
physical and social attitudes,
ideas and beliefs that one has.
MATERIAL AND
NON MATERIAL
CULTURE
MATERIAL CULTURE
- Physical objects,
resources and spaces that
people use to define their
culture.
MATERIAL CULTURE
Examples: books,
buildings, furniture, dams
etc.
NON MATERIAL CULTURE
- Nonphysical ideas
that people have
about their cultures.
NON MATERIAL CULTURE
Examples: customs,
tradition, habits,
manners, attitude etc.
2 anthropological
perspective:
EGOCENTRIC AND
SOCIOCENTRIC
EGOCENTRIC
- A concept of the self is
seen as an autonomous
and distinct individual.
SOCIOCENTRIC
-There is no intrinsic
self that can possess
enduring qualities.
3 phased rite of
passage by Arnold
Van Gennep
RITE OF PASSAGE
-are ceremonies that mark a
person’s progress from one
role, phase of life or social
status to another.
1. Separation Phase
In this phase, people
detach from their former
identity to another.
2. Liminality Phase
- A person transitions
from one identity to
another.
3. Incorporated Phase
The change in one’s
status is officially
incorporated.
Anthony Wallace and
Raymond Fogelson
coined the term
“identity struggles”
Identity struggles
Characterize interaction in which
there is a discrepancy between the
identity a person claims to possess
and the identity attributed to that
person by the other.
Self- identification
In order to attain this,
individuals have to
overcome many obstacles.
Cultural Differences
Exists when groups of
people assign different
meanings to different life
events and things.
KEY
TERMS
Social Identities
People construct their self-
identity from the similarities
and differences in
characteristics among
individuals.
Family Membership
The most significant
feature to determine a
person’s social identity.
Language
Essential for the
maintenance of group
activity
Religious Affiliation
Important marker for
group identity in a given
society.
NAME
An important device to
individualize a person and
legitimize him or her as a
member of a social group

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