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Master Post – MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography (IGNOU TMA 2024–25)

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Master Index – MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography (Tutor Marked Assignment 2024–25) This master post contains all the answers for the IGNOU TMA assignment for MANE-003: Comparative Ethnography. Each question listed below links to its detailed answer, written in simple language for better understanding. Section A Define ethnography? Discuss the new trends in ethnography. Discuss the interpretative […]

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Write short notes referring to the ethnographies discussed in the course: a. T.N. Madan b. Himalayan Polyandry

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a) T.N. Madan T.N. Madan is a prominent Indian anthropologist and sociologist whose work has significantly shaped the understanding of family, religion, and kinship in South Asia. One of his well-known ethnographic studies is on the Kashmiri Pandits, a Hindu Brahmin community in the Kashmir Valley. His work, titled “Family and Kinship: A Study of

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Discuss the ethnography India’s Changing Villages: Human Factors in Community Development.

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Introduction India’s Changing Villages: Human Factors in Community Development is a collection of ethnographic essays edited by M.N. Srinivas. This important work examines how Indian villages have undergone change during and after India’s independence, with a focus on the human and cultural dimensions of development. The ethnography provides insights into the interaction between tradition and

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Examine Annette B. Weiner’s work among The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea and how it had an impact on gender study.

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Introduction Annette B. Weiner’s ethnographic work in the Trobriand Islands of Papua New Guinea brought a revolutionary shift in the understanding of gender roles in anthropology. Her research re-examined the earlier studies of Bronislaw Malinowski, who had famously documented the Trobrianders in the early 20th century. While Malinowski focused on male-centric economic and social systems,

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Discuss the concept of ‘coming of age’ as portrayed in Margaret Mead’s work.

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Introduction The concept of “coming of age” refers to the transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by physical, emotional, and social changes. In anthropology, this transition is often studied to understand how different cultures shape adolescence. Margaret Mead, one of the most influential cultural anthropologists of the 20th century, explored this concept in her famous

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With reference to M.N. Srinivas’s work outline the ritual idiom of the Coorgs.

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Introduction M.N. Srinivas is one of India’s most influential sociologists and anthropologists. His ethnographic work on the Coorgs (also known as Kodavas) of Karnataka is presented in his book “Religion and Society among the Coorgs of South India”. Through this study, he developed and explained the concept of ritual idiom, which refers to how ritual

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Write short notes: a. Ethics in writing b. Notes on love in a Tamil Family

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a) Ethics in Writing Ethics in ethnographic writing is a crucial consideration in anthropological research. Since ethnographies involve representing real people and communities, researchers have a moral responsibility to be truthful, respectful, and sensitive. Key Ethical Concerns: Informed Consent: Participants must be made aware of the study’s purpose and agree to be involved. Anonymity and

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Analyse the concepts of class, caste and power as reflected in Andre Beteille’s work.

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Introduction André Béteille is one of the most respected sociologists and anthropologists in India. His work has significantly contributed to our understanding of social stratification, especially in the Indian context. In his well-known ethnographic study of a South Indian village, titled Caste, Class and Power: Changing Patterns of Stratification in a Tanjore Village (1965), Béteille

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Deliberate on the concept of kinship as portrayed in the ethnography The Web of Kinship among the Tallensi.

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Introduction Kinship is one of the core concepts in social anthropology and plays a crucial role in understanding the social structure of any community. In the ethnographic work The Web of Kinship among the Tallensi by Meyer Fortes, kinship is portrayed not merely as a set of biological relations but as a social and moral

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Discuss the interpretative and the feminist approach in writing ethnographies with suitable examples.

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Introduction In anthropology, ethnography is not just a method but also a form of storytelling. Over time, different approaches have shaped how ethnographies are written and interpreted. Two major approaches that emerged in the 20th century are the interpretative and feminist approaches. Both seek to challenge traditional, objective views of culture and instead emphasize meaning,

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