Body Ritual Among the Nacirema

Subgroup Size

Entire group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Miner, H. (1956). Body ritual among the Nacirema. American Anthropologist, 58(3), 503-507.

Tags:

  1. ethnography
  2. other awareness
  3. preparation for study abroad
  4. self-awareness
  5. worldviewframeworks

It is recommended that you allow for reading time in class at the beginning of the activity (10 minutes). Instruct learners not to discuss as they read.