What are the anthropological theories of gender?

Question

i have to do an essay for my anthropology class of gender and s*x roles and the essay question is describe some alternative gender roles in different cultures and explain their signifcance for anthropological theories of gender. what does this mean and what are the anthropological theories of gender?

Answer 1

It sounds like you have some research to do.  I'm sure your teacher would be glad to help you out with these initial questions.

Answer 2

In truth, those " alternative gender roles " in other cultures turn out to be tail data on any ones normal distribution. Here is an evolutionary anthropologist to read, one who does not have a ideological agenda. " The Evolution of Human Sexuality ", by Donald Symons. You need to get " real " about your education and become scientifically informed. Anthropology can not do this.

Answer 3

The anthropological theories of gender and s*x roles is nonsense.

Answer 4

Are you by any chance taking anthro 101 with tom fricke? I have a similar paper due tomorrow.

Answer 5

Anthropological theories of gender basically are that gender is a role type in a culture.  Most cultures go straight down s*x lines for their gender differences, but that is not always the case.  There is a Native American tribe out west (forgive me for forgetting the name) that actually does recognize more then 2 genders, with men and women sometimes occupying the same gender role.

Remember, the 1st dictionary definition under gender mentions nothing about s*x, until it uses examples.  As Yoda once said "You must unlearn what you have learned."  It's a very interesting subject, just have an open mind.