Anthropology short notes · Paper 1

Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality.

11.3 Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality.

Short notes

Biological and socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity, fertility, natality and mortality.

Biological

Definition

Studies humans from every perspective.

Thinkers

  • E.A. Hoebel: “Anthropology is the study of man and his works.”

Socio-Ecological Factors Influencing Fecundity

Definition

socio-ecological factors influencing fecundity

Fertility

Definition

Minorities control highest lands, have legal safeguards, socio economic condition of every community increased since independence but slower for some minority shows largely gov not directly discriminated in benefits till now but it is the result of ineffective implementation.

Natality

Definition

Body fat ≈ 17% for onset, 22% for regular cycles ( called Nubility).

Mortality

Definition

Drives cycle of suffering until Moksha is attained.

Example / case study

  • over-consumption of resources → karma teaches restraint.

Thinkers

  • Addictions: alcohol, tobacco, opium (Singhpos of Arunachal).