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Genealogical Methodology Importance
Genealogical Methodologyinvented by anthropologist, William Halse Rivers in 1898, to improve analysis of identification of links of kinship by marriage and descent; includes researching established oral histories, pedigrees, family group arrangements, and credible historical genealogies Genealogical Methodologya system of methods for investigating a particular area (or genre) of study; also analysis of those methods associated with the branch of knowledge being studied sounds complicated; but it is not. All genres, including genealogythe study of family origins and history; genealogy is a combination of two Greek words meaning family and science; therefore, the science of studying a family's history; More, have specific methods (methodologies) for research. The...
Costume, Ethnic Dress, or Wearing Culture?
Human Ecology
Using Human Ecologythe study of the relationship between humans and their natural, social, and built environments; a genre of study credited to Robert Ezra Park, an American urban sociologist. for Genealogy Human Ecology The term, Human Ecology, is an interesting genre pioneered by Professor Robert Ezra ParkProfessor Robert Park (1864-1944) was an American urban sociologist, credited with coining the term Human Ecology. He was well known for his work with ethnic minorities, and African Americans. He was one of the founders of the Chicago School of Sociology. He worked with Booker T. Washington at the Tuskegee Institute and taught at the University of Chicago from 1914-1933.. This term is one, which is closely...
Discovering Genealogy Trails
Discovering Genealogy Trails Where Do Trails Lead? Discovering Genealogy Trails of your ancestors is extremely important. Genealogy is the second most popular hobby in the United...
Celebrations of Thanksgiving: Ritual or Tradition?
Celebrations of Thanksgiving: RitualA ritual is not necessarily religious; but it most often is. It is an established or prescribed procedure. In anthropology a ritual is described as formal, repetitive, and stereotyped. It requires human behavior, which is performed in certain places, at set times. Rituals are necessitated by participants, rather than audiences. They are usually passed down from generation to generation; but a ritual can also be individualistic and started anew by anyone at any time, such as a baseball player touching a base or something else to bring luck during the game. or TraditionA tradition is a cultural event, which has been passed down from generation to generation. It may be based on myth, legend, truth, or supernatural beliefs.? Celebrations of Thanksgiving: Ritual or Tradition? Thanksgiving in the United States, is it ritual or tradition? It is...
Celebrating Family History Month
Celebrating Familya family is group of people consisting of parents and children living together in a household; family members can also live away from parents or in a different household History Month October is for Celebrating Family History Month; and you still have time. Have you completed a DNAself-replicating material present in living organisms- the main constituent of chromosomes- the carrier of genetic information More search for your roots? If so, Celebrating...
My DNA Journey
My DNA Journey My DNA Journey took me to this cultural heritagesomething that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; ancestors may be considered a kind of heritage; also traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation; something passed down from preceding generations monument. It is the Roman Bridge Gate, built in 135 AD over the Guadalquivir River in Cordoba, Spain. It stands...
Honeyguide is Africa’s Sweet Connection
Honeyguide is Africa's Sweet Connection Honeyguide is Africa's Sweet Connection, as told to children in the storybook of the same name by Alana L. Jolley (yours truly) and...
A Golden Temple
A Golden Temple The Golden Temple has a creation story. Creation stories are preserved and passed on in all cultures. A recent discovery is proof to this fact. The temple, better...
Matsigenka People of Peru
Matsigenka People of Peru The Matsigenka People of Peru would not have a homeland if ecologists had their way. Should there be permanent indigenous settlements in National...