Posted: September 4th, 2022

In his article, Miner describes some frequent practices that the Nacirema do in order to bring their bodies back from “debility and disease”. From his observations, Miner concludes that the Nacirema are “a magic-ridden people”.

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In his article, Miner describes some frequent practices that the Nacirema do in order to bring their bodies back from “debility and disease”. From his observations, Miner concludes that the Nacirema are “a magic-ridden people”.
Read the article and address the following questions within your summary. Your submission should be at least 1-page in length (double-space, Times New Roman (or similar), 12 pt.) and follow the paragraph style shown in the example submission paper (located in this Module). Don’t use a numerical list structure. Please include the header. 1. According to Miner, what functional beliefs underlie Nacirema body rituals?
2. How do the Nacirema describe the “mouth rituals?”
4. Describe the Nacirema’s private and secret shrines?
5. Describe the Nacirema witch‑doctor “listener” who is capable of curing bewitched people?
6. Is Miner’s interpretation of Nacirema body rituals ethnocentric? Why or why not?
7. Would you live with the Nacirema for an extended period of time? Why?
8. Do you think Miner had another purpose behind writing this article beyond just discussing a magic-ridden culture?

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