Ant 101 Unit 6 Research Paper
Assignment #6
Lisa M. Davis
TESC - ANT 101
September 14, 2014
Question #1
Observers of religious change often see it as part of globalization processes, or as the rebuilding of spirituality, subjectivity, and small groups. Cultural change includes involves changing the practices and the mindsets of those individuals who are part of a culture (Haviland, McBride, Prins, & Walrath, 2012). Conflict often brings about change. Change for a society can be positive and provide necessary adaptations to a society. It also can occur that a society, or part of a society, is not willing to accept cultural change. This is demonstrating the role of cultural stasis. Religion in much of the world is not in a state of general decline or public evisceration. In contrast, religion is being reshaped, challenged, and in some senses threatened by the processes of emerging late modernity (Brent Plate, 2002). Nation-states, for example, find their sovereignty is being challenged both from below and above, by pervasive alienation from the political process, new courtship rituals, scientific advances …show more content…
All cultures share tales that draw on the human experience, provide solutions to problems, involve reflections on morals and values and demonstrate values in animals (Haviland et al., 2012). These types of tales, among many others, provide insight to cultures and various religious belief systems.
Music has been a source of symbolism for thousands of years. It reaches people on different levels, providing multiple meanings and interpretations. Like other forms of art, music can signify a social status or help one relation to a spiritual identity (Haviland et al., 2012). Music in religion is a significant identifier. Whether hymns are being sung to praise God, or to honor a sacred animal, music is typically a foundation in religious customs within a
Lisa M. Davis
TESC - ANT 101
September 14, 2014
Question #1
Observers of religious change often see it as part of globalization processes, or as the rebuilding of spirituality, subjectivity, and small groups. Cultural change includes involves changing the practices and the mindsets of those individuals who are part of a culture (Haviland, McBride, Prins, & Walrath, 2012). Conflict often brings about change. Change for a society can be positive and provide necessary adaptations to a society. It also can occur that a society, or part of a society, is not willing to accept cultural change. This is demonstrating the role of cultural stasis. Religion in much of the world is not in a state of general decline or public evisceration. In contrast, religion is being reshaped, challenged, and in some senses threatened by the processes of emerging late modernity (Brent Plate, 2002). Nation-states, for example, find their sovereignty is being challenged both from below and above, by pervasive alienation from the political process, new courtship rituals, scientific advances …show more content…
All cultures share tales that draw on the human experience, provide solutions to problems, involve reflections on morals and values and demonstrate values in animals (Haviland et al., 2012). These types of tales, among many others, provide insight to cultures and various religious belief systems.
Music has been a source of symbolism for thousands of years. It reaches people on different levels, providing multiple meanings and interpretations. Like other forms of art, music can signify a social status or help one relation to a spiritual identity (Haviland et al., 2012). Music in religion is a significant identifier. Whether hymns are being sung to praise God, or to honor a sacred animal, music is typically a foundation in religious customs within a