Humor and Social Structures: An Anthropological Perspective
( 24 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Humor and Social Structures
Exploring the intersection of humor and social structures, and why it matters

Module #2
What is Humor?
Defining humor, its functions, and its universality across cultures

Module #3
The Anthropology of Humor
How anthropologists study humor, and the significance of humor in cultural analysis

Module #4
Humor and Social Hierarchy
How humor reflects and reinforces social hierarchies, including power dynamics and social status

Module #5
Jokes and Social commentary
Analyzing jokes as a form of social commentary, and their role in shaping public opinion

Module #6
Satire and Irony in Social Critique
Exploring the use of satire and irony in social critique, and their impact on social change

Module #7
The Role of Humor in Social Identity
How humor is used to define and negotiate social identities, including gender, race, and ethnicity

Module #8
Humor and Cultural Norms
Examining how humor reflects and challenges cultural norms, values, and taboos

Module #9
The Anthropology of Joking Relationships
Understanding joking relationships and their significance in social bonding and conflict resolution

Module #10
Humor and Power Dynamics
Analyzing how humor is used to negotiate power dynamics, including resistance and social control

Module #11
The Comedy of Everyday Life
Exploring the humor in everyday experiences, and its role in social bonding and cultural transmission

Module #12
Humor and Emotions
Examining the emotional aspects of humor, including laughter, relief, and catharsis

Module #13
Cross-Cultural Humor
Comparing humor across cultures, and the challenges of humor translation

Module #14
Humor and Social Change
Analyzing the role of humor in social movements and activism

Module #15
The Dark Side of Humor
Exploring the negative consequences of humor, including offense, exclusion, and social harm

Module #16
Humor and Ritual
Examining the role of humor in rituals, including their significance in social bonding and cultural transmission

Module #17
The Evolution of Humor
Understanding the evolutionary origins and development of humor

Module #18
Humor and Cognition
Analyzing the cognitive aspects of humor, including perception, attention, and memory

Module #19
Humor and Technology
Examining the impact of technology on humor, including memes, social media, and digital culture

Module #20
The Business of Humor
Exploring the commercialization of humor, including the comedy industry and humor marketing

Module #21
Humor and Education
Analyzing the role of humor in education, including its impact on learning and student engagement

Module #22
Humor and Health
Examining the relationship between humor and physical and mental health, including laughter therapy and humor therapy

Module #23
Humor and Politics
Analyzing the role of humor in politics, including political satire and humor as a form of social commentary

Module #24
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Humor and Social Structures: An Anthropological Perspective ( 24 Modules )

Humor and Social Structures: An Anthropological Perspective
( 24 Modules )