-Well, I was able to recognize it. There were times when I questioned it a bit, but when I read it again, I sort of understood that it was us. I was completely shocked that these words were written backwards though.
2. What does your answer say about the strengths and weaknesses of the social sciences?
-Did the guy who wrote this article know that the Nacirema were Americans? Because if he didn't, it shows that we have an inability to recognize our own culture. It seems as though we make things sound completely absurd, when in reality it is just how we act. I was completely confused when they say something about shoving a bundle of hairs into your mouth, but after I understood it I was kind of like... wow. The social sciences must be a little messed up though if people can't even recognize how strange our own culture is.
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