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. worldview frameworks

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.