Yanomamo Culture

The Yanomamo culture has been virtually unchanged for nearly 2000 years. Trading with the outside world began in the 1950’s for the Yanomamo culture bringing diseases and new technology. In a matter of 40 years the population was cut in half. With the trade hammocks, machetes, money, advanced weaponry (guns) have infiltrated and mainstreamed their way into the Yanomamo culture. Today’s Yanomamo culture values strength and dependability in its community. Vengeance is also a key part …

…Yanomamo people are much more giving, they care more for their community as a whole than themselves as individuals. They believe as a community in spirits, they seem to hold a grudge a bit longer than the average American. The ritualized drug use, almost complete self-sufficiency, and community caring really separate them from us. So while small similarities may be present, it is quite obvious that the Yanomamo culture is very unlike our culture overall.