Humanities 8

Expansionism of European empires

Conflict between technologically mismatched civilizations

Isolation as a form of both power and protectionism.

A liberal society (not a party) - dignity linking justice & equality

Each of our lives has value.

People are free to pursue their own interests & happiness

Honor Cultures

• greater sensitivity to insults and demand a serious response
• Being on edge is a virtue.
• Not responding is shameful.
• Taking matters in your own hands is respected (avoid authorities)
• Often violent reprisals

In an honor culture, your rep is important. Protecting it is seen as an act of bravery.

Dignity Culture

• Aren’t as sensitive to insults.
• “Sticks and stones”
• Being over-reactive is embarrassing.
• Seek third party to resolve serious issues.

In a dignity culture, everyone has worth; and therefore, this worth can’t be taken away by a slight. Over-reaction is seen as a lack of confidence.

Victimhood Culture

• An honour culture values rep and using violence to sustain it.
• A dignity culture values control and a governing body dealing with issues.
• A victimhood culture uses aspects of both.

Victimhood Culture 2

• Complaint to a third party - dignity
• Advertised oppression - could be some honour, but not the weakness. It’s the reputation but what is valued is different.
• Tolerance and negotiation avoided - honour

Label these

The Slap!

Seppuku

Turning the other cheek.

Māori Haka

Someone upset that another won’t use their nickname

Imperialism

Violence used to discipline family members who’ve embarrassed the family.

Arranged Marriage

Policing Halloween costumes

Who you are rather than what you can do.