Discuss why from a cultural relativistic perspective even with so much starvation, the practice of the Sacred Cow makes since in India.

Harris – Sacred Cow
You need to have read the article and viewed the audio PowerPoint. Each answer should be two or three sentences. They should not be in list form. Use examples and highlight anthropological terms from the first three lectures. Each answer should be at least three sentences.
Marvin Harris is what is known as a Cultural Determinism. This particular view in Anthropology believes that the physical environment shapes much of culture. In the case of India what are some of the environmental factors that have influenced the belief in the Sacred Cow. Why?
Is the Cow Sacred for all people in India? Be specific. Why?
Discuss why from a cultural relativistic perspective even with so much starvation, the practice of the Sacred Cow makes since in India.
Using the Sacred Cow as a point of departure, compare and contrast why a behavior is beneficial in one culture is not necessarily beneficial in other. Do not talk about the cow. Find another example.
From the article and PowerPoint on the Sacred Cow, can you describe what is a Sacred Cow in your family? It should not be about food. One paragraph on the what and a second on the why.

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