Read chapter 7 of the textbook and answer the following questions : What did you learn from this ethnography? What was most interesting to you? Do you think this ethnography is an example of applied anthropology? Why or why not? Why does Hewlett feel it is important to talk about how these women's' lives have changed and the historical context of any indigenous group? What are some of the changes they have witnessed, both positive and negative? What is the grandmother hypothesis? Hewlett adds a cultural dimension to the typical grandmother hypothesis — why does she think it is important for NGOs and others who try to help indigenous populations? How does age help both Aka and Ngandu women to adjust to change in their culture? What is/are the complication(s) of defining indigenous rights discussed by Hewlett?
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