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MILESTONE 3: ACCULTURATION AS AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONCEPT IN
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INTRODUCTION
The scene in "
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
", where Katniss Everdeen and Peeta
Mellark are on the Victory Tour, is one from the "The Hunger Games" film series that
emphasizes acculturation
.
The lavish lifestyles, televised Hunger Games, and flashy fashions
used in the movie depict the Capitol's cultural hegemony, which shapes the standards and values
of the districts. To survive, characters like Katniss and Peeta assimilate elements of Capitol
culture, but they also participate in symbolic acts of resistance, such as the Mockingjay's
metamorphosis into a rebel symbol[ CITATION Hui20 \l 1033 ]. The districts' uprising is an
attempt by all to defy Capitol rules, illuminating the intricate interactions between resistance,
cultural interchange, and adaptation in Panem's dismal society.
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Understanding and debating the customs and behaviours portrayed in the movie requires
an awareness of the cultural relativism theory. As Katniss and Peeta explore the other districts,
we witness how their victory has affected the people. There is no denying the Capitol's power
and influence over the communities, and the Capitol's culture is being forcefully pushed upon the
districts. The wealth and luxury of the Capitol stand in stark contrast to the hardship and poverty
in the communities. It is possible to take an impartial and unbiased stance by refraining from
imposing external judgments based on cultural standards or personal opinions. This entails
explaining the abundant way of life in the Capitol or the district survival techniques without
imposing a binary classification on them.
In "The Hunger Games," the cultural interactions between the Capitol and the districts
dramatically illustrate acculturation. The ritualized spectacle of the Hunger Games, the lavish
lifestyle of the Capitol, and its expensive attire all act as dominant cultural forces, forcing their
ideals upon the underprivileged districts [ CITATION Prš21 \l 1033 ]. Peeta and Katniss are two
examples of characters that negotiate this cultural exchange by adopting Capitol culture to
survive. The Mockingjay symbolizes resistance, combining district insurrection with Capitol
power. The way the media is shown in the movie as an instrument of acculturation highlights the
power relationships that shape cultural beliefs. As they reject Capitol conventions and work to
rebuild their cultural identity, the district rebellion can be understood as a communal
acculturation
process.
Objectivity is essential when analyzing and comparing the districts' cultures and
the Capitol. The wealthy and affluent areas are set against the backdrop of the Capitol, which
exudes refinement and luxury [ CITATION Tol18 \l 1033 ]. We know how crucial it is to
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concentrate on comprehending each group's unique cultural customs, beliefs, and behaviours. As
the Capitol and the districts alter, the movie depicts a complex interplay of cultural interchange,
adaptation, and opposition. We can understand the complex dynamics of acculturation and the
complexities and complexity that come with coexisting contrasting cultural aspects in the made-
up world of Panem by evaluating these civilizations objectively.
In summary, The scene from "Hunger Games: Catching Fire" demonstrates the
power struggles between the Capitol and the districts and how, through the grandeur and
spectacle of the Victory Tour, the Capitol tries to absorb the communities into its own culture.
The narrative framework depicts the clash of civilizations and the imposition of Capitol values
on the districts, illuminating the issue of acculturation. By objectively examining the various
cultural components, the video allows viewers to see the complex dynamics without imposing
personal opinions on which culture is better. The objective perspective emphasizes how
acculturation is transformative, as demonstrated by how Peeta and Katniss blend district and
Capitol cultures [ CITATION Hui20 \l 1033 ]. With the Mockingjay representing a synthesis of
influences, the district uprising transforms into a group effort to redefine cultural identity.
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Hui, A. (2020). Appropriating dissent: The three-finger salute and Thailand's pro-democracy
movement.
Anthropological Notebooks
, 26(1), 74–91.
Prša, I. (2021). The Hunger Games: Creation of" Real" Reality.
(Doctoral dissertation,
University of Zadar. Department of English).
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Toliver, S. R. (2018). Alterity and Innocence:
The Hunger Games, Rue, and Black Girl
Adultification. Journal of Children's Literature
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