Discuss why ethnoarchaeology is so important in helping us u

Discuss why ethnoarchaeology is so important in helping us understand different cultures.

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Study of social organisation and other features helps to understand different cultures, We, all know that culture is , learned behaviour which has been socially acquired. Culture is the product of human societies, and man is largely product of his cultural environment. Culture is transmitted from one generation to another through learning process. Role of culture: It provides mechanisms and beheaviour which secure for an individual his personal and social survival. Culture stands for customs, beliefs,laws, religion, arts and other capabilities and skills acquired by man as a member of society. Cultural factors in health and disease play important role. Every culture has its own customs, some of which has very high influence on incidence of disease For example, cancer of lungs from smoking and cirrhosis of liver from drinking are results of abuse of widely claimed social habits. In India, chewing pan is associated with oral cancer So, that cultural factors are deeply involved in matters of personal hygiene, nutrition, immunisation, seeking early medical care , family planning, child rearing, disposal of refuse and excreta, outlook or health and disease. In short, the whole way of life.