16.4 Anthropology, Representation, and Performance

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

  • Identify how cultural identities, norms, values, and social structures are represented in art, music, and sports.
  • Describe how art, music, and sports can function as means of resistance to dominant sociocultural forms and processes.

Art, music, and sports all articulate the experiences of people. One of these experiences might be resistance or rebellion. Whether it is a piece of art depicting a revolution, a rap song challenging the establishment, or a protest at a sporting event on a global stage, expression of the need for change are common in contemporary culture. This section will explore cultural identities; the use of art, music, and sports as resistance; and the representations created by each specialization.

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The content of this course has been taken from the free Anthropology textbook by Openstax