Cultural and Ethnic Studies

Scenario

One of the possible reasons that hunters and gatherers do not work more than they do may be to avoid overexploitation of their environment.

Think about this: overhunting might allow people to feast for a few days, but over the long run, the effect would simply be to destroy the

local game supplies. Hunters and gatherers also demonstrate less patriarchy and ownership taboos than industrial society members.

Use this Hunter-Gatherers resource page as a starting point. There, you will find an in-depth examination of the hunter-gatherer society as

well as additional sources to explore. Make sure you use and refer to at least two sources in your presentation. References needed
•What are 2 examples of contemporary hunter-gatherer societies?
•How do hunters and gatherers view rights to land?
•How do hunters and gatherers view rights to property, such as tools or personal possessions?
•What evidence suggests that hunter-gatherer societies have a conservationist ethic?
•What can an industrial, modern society learn from hunter-gatherer societies?

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