For your initial post in the discussion topic, address the following:

For your initial post in the discussion topic, address the following:

India has a rapidly expanding population and, by most accounts, will overtake China as the most populated country by 2030. Refer to your readings and research for this module to consider how India differs from Europe and the United States in population growth and view each country’s current stage in the Demographic Transition Model. Address the factors explaining why each country is at its given stage.

Anthropology Discussion: 1 Paragraph

This discussion includes two topics: marriage and sex/gender. You will compose your initial post based on the scenario assigned to you in the chart below. In your peer responses, you will respond to one peer assigned to the same scenario as you and another peer assigned to the other scenario.

First Letter of Last Name

Assigned Scenario for Initial Post

A–K

Scenario A: Marriage

L–Z

Scenario B: Sex/Gender

Scenario A: Marriage
Two friends, Taylor and Alex, are enjoying dessert after a show at the local arts theater. Taylor draws your attention to a very cozy couple at a table in the corner. “I wonder what show they watched,” Taylor says with a smirk. You gasp and report that you know the woman (she is your neighbor), but the man is not her husband. “Maybe they’re in an open relationship,” Taylor remarks nonchalantly.

Compose your initial post as if you are Taylor. In your initial post, be sure to do the following:

Explain how marriage is an expression of cultural norms and values.
Describe at least two different forms of marriage.
Apply the principles of cultural relativism.
Scenario B: Sex/Gender
You and a friend, Elliott, are enjoying your conversation at a local coffee shop when you both take a bathroom break. You arrive at the two bathroom doors and see each door labeled with the sign below.

All-Gender Restroom.

Upon returning to the table, Elliott remarks, “What’s up with those bathrooms? Women should use the women’s room and men should use the men’s room.” You decide to take this opportunity to share what you have learned about sex and gender.

Compose your initial post as if you were responding to your friend, Elliott. In your initial post, be sure to do the following:

Distinguish sex and gender.
Describe at least two different ways that gender identity is expressed; include at least one way that gender identity is expressed in your culture and at least one-way gender identity is expressed in another culture.
Apply the principles of cultural relativism.
Anthropology Assignment: 1 Page

Movie: Harry Potter

Milestone Two is the second step toward the successful completion of the course project. In this milestone, you will describe the culture(s) and subculture(s) present in your chosen film. You will also identify some of the observed cultural norms that are unique to the culture(s) and subculture(s) in your film. Remember to practice cultural relativism throughout your work.