ANTH 1102 1ST Edition Lecture 18 Outline of Last Lecture I. Identity: reckoning “us” and “them”II. “Etic” and “Emic” perspectivea. Examples of Etic explanationsIII. Common forms of identitya. Ethnicb. Social StatusOutline of Current Lecture IV. Four Conceptual LensesV. The Luddite MovementVI. The Myth of the General StrikeVII. The Zapatistas EZLNVIII. OWS and the “V” Masking PhenomenonCurrent LectureAnthropology, Folklore, and Social Struggle Four Conceptual Lenses:1. Marshall Sahlins 1930-Present “People make history, but not under certain situations they choose”2. Social Congruity Popular consent Shaping expectations to the path of least resistance3. Social Contradictions Conflicts Way of life vs. outer societyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Undermines systems and creates antagonisms4. Involuntary Change History is NOT staticThe Luddite Movement:- 1811-1812, UK- Conflict over work- Clandestine direct action tactics (smashed machines) Ned Ludd, a collective pseudonym, identity- “He [or she] becomes an appendage of the machine” –Marx- Created phenomenon of “General Strike” or the ceasing of work until demands are met The Myth of the General Strike:- George Sorel 1847-1922 An Eschatological Myth Social Myth as a means of acting in the present Meaningful symbolic summation of Socialismo Socialism: direct democratic control of worko Highlights class struggleo Maintains an ardent sentiment of revolto Agitates against parliamentary reformismThe Zapatista Uprising:- Ejereito Zapatista de Liberacion Nacional (EZLN) 1994-Present, Mexico- “For Humanity Against Neoliberalism” “The Fourth World War”- Chipas, Maya, masters of symbolic struggle- Organization: Councils of Good Government; terms limited to 2 week rotations; participatory democracy- Military Command and Subcommandante Marcos- Face of EZLN: Marcos Writes folktales; wears ski mask and always has a pipe Characters: Don Durito & Pegasus; Old Don Antonio; Marcos El SupV for Vendetta:- Alan Moore and David Lloyd (1982-1989)- Plot: A lone anarchists fights authoritarian government- An underground classic- “V” is for everyone and no one- “V” Mask Model: Guy Fawkes Night (Catholic, royalist, torture victim) Nov. 5th 1605 “V” is new symbolic contentConclusions:- Conceptual lenses: can you apply it?- Praxis: theory, ideas vs. material
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