Anthropology: Cultural Relativist explains two cultures cannot be compared because each culture has its own internal rules that must be accepted. Everyone sees other cultures differently and should avoid passing on judgements about other cultures. For example, Katniss Everdeen and her District 12 use the three-finger salute for love, loyalty respect and a sincere goodbye to someone that has passed away, whereas the other districts do not believe in this concept considering they have a different culture and different ways of showing respect …show more content…
Competition is a constant struggle between those who have economic power and political power and those who do not. Those with power tend to keep it that way. It focuses on the conflicts between rich and poor. In the Hunger Games, Conflict Theorists will view the Capitol as a wealthy society which has economic and political power and controls all the Districts, whereas the Districts struggle for power and have no access or control over resources. For example, the Capitol hosts annual Hunger Games and chooses the tributes from each district. The tributes cannot stand up to the Capital and must obey what they say or they will face circumstances just because they are not as wealthy and powerful as the Capitol. Another example in the movie occurs when poverty is shown. For example, District 12 has no control over resources and is known for a coal-mining region. Katniss Everdeen is shown sitting in front of the bakery shop starving. Which explains that the District struggles to get food while the Capitol is living the luxurious life. It shows the conflicts between rich and