Lecture

Pétanque: Social Dynamics and Cultural Diversity

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This lecture explores the social dynamics and cultural diversity surrounding the Pétanque game at Vidy, focusing on the anthropological study conducted in Lausanne. The study delves into the values that bring people together, the popularity of the Pétanque terrain at Vidi, the methods used for data collection, and the diverse mix of players of different ages and backgrounds. It highlights the inclusive and harmonious atmosphere at the Pétanque site, where players gather to enjoy the game, socialize, and relax. The lecture also touches upon the historical context of Pétanque, the transmission of knowledge and skills among players, and the evolving perception of the sport over time.

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Related concepts (4)

Cultural diversity

Cultural diversity is the quality of diverse or different cultures, as opposed to monoculture. It has a variety of meanings in different contexts, sometimes applying to cultural artefacts like music recordings or art works in museums, and sometimes applying to the variety of human cultures or traditions in a specific region, or in the world as a whole. It can also refer to the inclusion of different cultural perspectives in an organization or society.

Cultural sensitivity

Cultural sensitivity, also referred to as cross-cultural sensitivity or cultural awareness, is the knowledge, awareness, and acceptance of other cultures and others' cultural identities. It is related to cultural competence (the skills needed for effective communication with people of other cultures, which includes cross-cultural competence), and is sometimes regarded as the precursor to the achievement of cultural competence, but is a more commonly used term.

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

The Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions is an international treaty adopted in October 2005 in Paris during the 33rd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). In response to the fears that globalization would lead to an increasingly uniform global culture, it allows states to protect cultural diversity by promoting and defending their own cultural industries.

Anthropology

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics, in both the present and past, including past human species. Social anthropology studies patterns of behavior, while cultural anthropology studies cultural meaning, including norms and values. A portmanteau term sociocultural anthropology is commonly used today. Linguistic anthropology studies how language influences social life. Biological or physical anthropology studies the biological development of humans.

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Cultural diversity

Cultural sensitivity

Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions

Anthropology