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Ruth Benedict

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Picture of Ruth BenedictMs. Benedict was an anthropologist. The first culture she studied was the American Indian culture. Benedict become successful because she focused on the things she could see instead of the things she could hear. She decided that each culture had its own personality.  Additionally, she helped the government learn about the cultures of Asia and Europe during World War II.

http://www.twu.edu/dsc/benedictI.htm

 

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§113.22.b.15.A. (6th Grade Social Studies)  Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in different societies. The student is expected to define the concepts of culture and culture region.

 

§113.22.b.15.B. (6th Grade Social Studies) Culture. The student understands the similarities and differences within and among cultures in different societies. The student is expected to describe some traits that define cultures.

 

§113.23.b.2.A (7th grade Social Studies) The student understands how individuals, events, and issues prior to the Texas Revolution shaped the history of Texas. The student is expected to compare the cultures of Native Americans in Texas prior to European colonization.

 

 

 

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