1. Body Ritual Among the Nacirema
AP Human Geography
Cultural Patterns and Processes Unit

2. Look at the photograph: what doesn’t belong?
For today, 10/21
Look at the photograph: what doesn’t belong?
Pick up a blank sheet of paper and an article. Please begin reading the article

3. Body Ritual Among the Nacirema
After you read the article, describe the Nacirema by: (1.) Creating a collage of illustrations about the Nacirema (2.) Writing down your perceptions about the Nacirema

4. The Nacirema = The American
Between Canadian and Mexican groups, coming from the east
Cultural hero is Notgnishaw = Washington (Potomac and cherry tree)
Household shrine = bathroom (chest with potions and magic = medicine cabinet)
Holy waters from Water Temple = water purifying plant
Ritual ablution of children’s mouth to improve moral fiber = wash out mouth 
Holy mouth men = dentists (hog hairs and powders = toothpaste and toothbrush)
Latipso = hospital
Scraping face with sharp instrument (men only) = shaving
Hyper-mammary development from village to village = 

5. Cultural Norms: the laws of culture
Written
Murder
Theft
Drug and alcohol use
Assault
Unwritten
Gender roles (color, shaving, clothing)
Dining etiquette
Personal space
Bathroom etiquette
Elevator protocol