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(Anthropology) Power as a cultural system

The Power Dynamics of Fetish Objects and Sacred Objects Title: Unpacking the Distinction: The Power Dynamics of Fetish Objects and Sacred Objects

In her lecture about Religion, Professor Cristina Rocha describes the origins of the term ‘fetish object’. But what is the difference between a ‘fetish object’ and a ‘sacred object’? Consider the power dynamics at play in this distinction and give some examples to illustrate your answer.