Category: anthropology
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Maasai Identity as a Subject of Tourism
Yongho Kim Anthropology 258: African Societies November 28, 2003 The Maasai[1] are Maa-speaking, pastoral groups spread throughout the Rift Valley in Kenya and Tanzania. The Maasai have been subject of numerous scholastic inquiries and critical analyses that challenge the theoretical assumptions underlying the expressions “The Maasai”, “Maasai are”, “Maa-speaking”, “pastoral” and “groups” from the previous […]
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Conspiracy
Yongho Kim Anthropology (248) of Religion November 21, 2003 Moore and Sanders tell us that witchcraft refers to hidden forces in the world and presumes a dynamic of power. Discuss any three defining characteristics of witchcraft in contemporary Africa. Now compare witchcraft with ANY OTHER hidden force in the world that presumes a dynamic of […]
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Outline: Maasai Identity
Yongho Kim Anthro 258: African Societies November 14, 2003 In my topic proposal, my research question has been this: How do the younger generations of Maasai view themselves [in the context of generational gap, education, “tradition”, tourism and authenticity] in relation to elders and the urban Kenyan society? Based on readings, I have come to […]
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Fundamentalism
Yongho Kim November 12, 2003 Anthropology (248) of Religion Pascal Boyer tells us that fundamentalism is neither religion in excess nor politics in disguise. According to Boyer, what IS fundamentalism? According to YOU, what is fundamentalism–on what points do you agree with Boyer and on what points do you disagree? In a sense, fundamentalism can […]
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Revitalization
Yongho Kim November 3, 2003 Anthropology (248) of Religion Anthony F.C. Wallace provided a five-stage structural framework for understanding the revitalization process (see Hicks, pp. 455-68). To what extent are these five stages applicable to the Holiness Church (Sign Followers) of Eastern Kentucky? Do you consider the Holiness Church to be a revitalization movement? Why […]
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Field notes from JC’s place
Yongho Kim Anthropology (248) of Religion Wednesday Oct 29th, 2003. Field notes from JC’s place Foreword for Mary, Ben, and Prof. Patten: In the middle of this fieldnote, I realized that it would end up being quite long. Then I thought I should share this with the JCP staff and our group. So I decided […]