Question

Ahanu, an American Indian, feels harassed by tourists who visit his village. He does not like when the tourists barge into his hogan without permission to photograph his family. When tourists attempt to talk to him, he pretends to not know or speak in English. He is planning to lead an organized protest to stop the harassment of locals by tourists. In this scenario, Ahanu's attitude toward the tourists visiting his village exemplifies _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Retreatism

Explanation:

Retreatism is defined as a way by which one escapes societal demands by rejecting culturally accepted goals and the means of achieving them.

For example in a society if being religious is the goal and going to church is the means, an individual can reject both and create a new goal of getting rich by going to school.

In the given scenario it is generally accepted that tourists come into the community, take photographs, and interact with the locals.

However Ahanu rejects this norms by feeling harassed by tourists who visit his village, and is planning to lead an organized protest to stop the harassment of locals by tourists.

This is an example of retreatism.