Choose an Aspect of Nacirema Culture Not Discussed in the Opening

question 18

Essay

Choose an aspect of Nacirema culture not discussed in the opening story and describe and analyze it from the perspective of a cultural outsider.

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Definitions:

Ancestor

A person, plant, animal, or object from whom one is descended, typically one more remote than a grandparent, such as a great-grandparent or beyond.

Synapomorphies

Shared derived characteristics or traits that are used to group organisms together, indicating common ancestry.

Dolphins

Intelligent aquatic mammals known for their complex behaviors and communication skills, belonging to the family Delphinidae.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which produce milk for feeding their young, and typically possessing hair or fur.