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POST MODERNISM (basic premises (into 2 camps (affirmatives - reject…
POST MODERNISM
Intro
critic of science , theoretical perspective in 1980s because of subjectivity in interpretation of different cultures
historical background
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anthros like James Clifford , Stephens amd Michel Foucault criticized subjectivity in anthropology.Foucault - those in political power shape the way accepted truth is defined.
truth defined by science - in turn controlled by western political & intellectual elites , science is controlling and dominating the world
basic premises
espouses a systematic skepticism of grounded theoretical perspective (James Clifford,Michel Foucault)
concentrates on tensions of difference + similarity erupting from globalization process eg - minorities , women
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into 2 camps
affirmatives - reject theory by denying claims of truth, theory needs to be transformed not abolished , less rigid.
skeptics - critical of modern subjects , reject theories, no theory considered more correct than others
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believe anthro texts influenced by political & social contexts within which they are retained. acceptance of interpretation is ultimately an issue of wealth and power
methodology
deconstruction and demystifying text to reveal underlying biases in interpretation (Vincent crapanzano)
reveals Reconstruction and hidden biases authors have used for justifying their authority and hierarchies in conveying information
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criticisms
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introduced political bias , undermines its legitimacy
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concluson
anthropologists realized their knowledge of others is subjective + imperfect , doesn't mean human and cultures cannot be studied scientifically
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