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Chapter. 3 Discussion

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Q In the Chapter 3 module under "readings" I attached a classic article "Body Ritual Among the Nacirema." Please read it and comment here. What are your impressions of the Nacirema people? Explain your understanding of the concept "cultural relativism." How do you think sociologists used cultural relativism to study cultures that are not familiar? What further questions do you have about concepts in the culture chapter? Please respond to two classmates. 200 word minimum You can expect a grade and feedback within a week after this assignment is due. View grading comments by clicking on Grades in the course navigation menu and click on assignment comments and rubric results.

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As I read more about the Nacirema culture, I was taken aback to know that Nacirema is American spelled backward. The Nacirema have numerous magical beliefs, but the ones regarding their bodies and how they should be cared for are the most intriguing. The Nacirema has a sophisticated market economy and lives in a diverse natural environment (Miner, 2012). The surprising thing was that the Nacirema are intensely concerned about their body's health and looks and think that specific rites and ceremonies must be performed to preserve and enhance their physical health.