Early Feminist Anthropological Studies Focused on Identifying

question 47

Multiple Choice

Early feminist anthropological studies focused on identifying

• A) the myth of matriarchy in prehistoric societies.
• B) the underlying roots of universal male dominance.
• C) gender equality in industrialized societies.
• D) sources of female power in nonindustrialized cultures.

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Definitions:

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often seen in early childhood development.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, prevalent in many indigenous religions.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly regarding the stages of cognitive growth.

Sensorimotor

Pertains to the developmental stage in children from birth to approximately 2 years of age, where they begin to understand the world through physical actions and sensory experiences.