eHRAF Dwelling Variations

Dwelling Variations
We know that different societies typically have very different types of houses or dwellings. This is one of the main reasons cross-cultural researchers have tried to predict and explain dwelling size and shape—this research has uncovered many predictors from the shape, size, and building materials used in dwellings. In this exercise, you will explore the differences in dwelling size between matrilocal and patrilocal households.
Part 1: Select Your Sample
First, you must choose your sample. Select three matrilocal cultures and three patrilocal from the lists below. In later steps, you will conduct a search and find information on dwellings for your chosen societies.
Patrilocal: Azande, Wolof, Santal, Tzeltal, Sinhalese
Matrilocal: Garo, Khasi, Iroquois, Pawnee, Chuuk
Now, design a set of keywords. Your search will locate general literature on dwellings in the societies you chose, but with keywords you can hone your search so that you specifically see data on the size of dwellings.
Execute your search:
Now, go to eHRAF Advanced Search tab (remember you need to log into the eHRAF through the Steely Library Site (Links to an external site.)!)
In the Culture box, check or select your chosen societies.
In the Subject box, select the “Dwellings” OCM topic.
In the keywords box, enter your chosen words (or beginnings of words).
Remember to separate terms with an asterisk and space (E.g. size* length* long* width* wide* feet* ft* meters*…) and remember to select “OR” button above keyword box.
Data Collection:
On the results page, click on an area of the world to see culture names. Click on a culture name to see the paragraphs matching your search for that society.
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Actions
Word document to enter your data and answer the questions from Part 2.
Part 2: Comparisons
Answer the three comparison questions listed below your data table on the Dwellings Assignment document.
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