Why Was Feminist Anthropology Important to the Development of the Discipline

question 42

Multiple Choice

Why was feminist anthropology important to the development of the discipline?

• A) in order to advocate for the equality of male-female gender relations in all cultures
• B) because male anthropologists failed to understand the politics of female-dominated societies
• C) because females naturally and intuitively understand the behaviour of other females
• D) in order to address the gender imbalance found in most early ethnographic research

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society are uncomfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty.

Security

Measures or protocols taken to protect a person, group, or entity against threats or harmful activities.

Stability

The state of being steady, consistent, and free from significant change or fluctuation.

Low Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural perspective that tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, and is more accepting of unstructured situations.