Democracy – When all Citizens have an Equal Vote
Democracy originated in ancient Greece. Athens, in particular, was known for its democratic system in which all male citizens could vote and participate in government.
Claudine Cassar
Divination – Gaining Information through Supernatural Means
Divination is believed to be a way to contact the spiritual world or to receive guidance from god(s) or ancestors, which are known as oracles.
Dialectic Reasoning – A Debate that Leads to a Conclusion
Dialectic reasoning is a type of logic that involves a back-and-forth discussion between two or more parties in order to arrive at a conclusion.
Domestic Mode of Production – Producing Goods for the Family
The domestic mode of production refers to when economic activity is organized around the domestic unit, typically the family.
Development – The process of Economic, Social and Cultural Change
Anthropology is much more than just cultural studies; it is also a field of study that examines human development over the entire course of our species’ existence.
Duolocal Residence – When Husband and Wife Live Separately
Duolocal residence refers to societies where husbands and wives live separately, each residing with their consanguine kinship groups.
Developmental Cycle of the Domestic Group – How Groups Change and Adapt Over Time
A group that is able to quickly adapt to changes in its environment is more likely to survive and thrive than a group that is rigid and inflexible.
