Discuss Some of the Ways in Which Culture Adapts Individuals

question 9

Essay

Discuss some of the ways in which culture adapts individuals to the physical, social, and metaphysical environments. Give examples from your knowledge of your own and/or other cultures of each form of adaptation.

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Definitions:

Animal = Male Bias

The tendency to automatically assume animals or generic beings are male, reflecting and reinforcing gender biases in language and thought.

Evidence

Information or data that supports the validity of a claim, theory, or conclusion.

Bias

A prejudice in favor or against something, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Face-Ism

Face-ism is the tendency to represent individuals in portraits focusing more on the face and head than on the rest of the body, which can influence perceptions of intelligence, dominance, and attractiveness.