Pick an Example of American Art (Either Pop or Fine

question 9

Essay

Pick an example of American art (either pop or fine art) or media and subject it to an anthropological analysis. In what context does it occur? Who is the intended audience? How does it intersect with race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, politics, or economics? Consider what specific questions you would want to answer if you were to conduct an ethnographic study of this art or media form. How would you structure your research?

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Definitions:

Abstinence-Only

A sexual education approach that teaches abstaining from all sexual activities as the only sure way to avoid pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Familism

A cultural value that emphasizes the importance of family connections and loyalty, often associated with collective societies.

Family Closeness

The emotional bonding and strong connections shared among family members.

Communication

The process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, and feelings between people through verbal or non-verbal means.