define Affect Theory in anthropology, give an example
The affect theory in anthropology uses the impact of general emotions and feelings on the culture, society and human race.It defines the power of performance based on general emotions, feelings,mood, interests and motivation on cultures and society.This theory focuses on nonlinguistic forces of cultures that impacts and shapes the culture and it's people.An example for this could be approach of America towards Isalm since 9/11 incident.The fear that is associated to view every muslim to be terrorist.
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