Totems and Totemism Often Guide Social Behavior and Act as a Source

question 62

Essay

Totems and totemism often guide social behavior and act as a source of unification for members within clans. What examples of totemic behavior and affiliation can you cite from within contemporary United States society? Why do you think totems are used as, for example, sports mascots and even elementary school classroom identifications?
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Definitions:

Elimination Patterns

The regularity and characteristics of a person's bowel and bladder functions, important for assessing health and identifying deviations.

Health History

A record of an individual's past medical events, conditions, and treatments.

Elimination Status

An assessment of how a person's body disposes of waste, including bowel and bladder function.

Bowel Movements

The process of excreting waste from the digestive tract through the rectum and anus, an important indicator of gastrointestinal health.