ANT Week 5

Short Response Questions

Directions: Read the questions below and provide a thorough response in your own words.  Your answer to each question should be at least one paragraph in length composed of five to seven sentences.  Please provide examples from the textbook, if applicable.

1.   Provide a definition and an example of psychological anthropology.

2.   State a definition and an example of sexual dimorphism.

3.   Define and discuss an example of a gender role.

4.   Describe heterosexuality and name an example.

5.   Provide a definition and an example of homosexuality.

6.   Discuss the concept of mahu.

7.   Explain what berdache is and provide an example.

8.   Provide a definition and an example of hijra.

9.   Define sexual orientation and discuss an example.

10. Explain feminist anthropology.